US Bridges

I 515 US95 US93 over UPRR & Main ST

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. G 947

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,921 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
177,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 515 US95 US93 over UPRR & Main ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 515 US95 US93 over UPRR & Main ST in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 177,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 382,602 by 2040. The structure is 1,921 ft (585.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 515 US95 US93
CrossesUPRR & Main ST
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 515
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.17558, -115.14555
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,921 ft (585.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177,000 (2021)
Projected traffic382,602 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 515 US95 US93 over UPRR & Main ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 515 US95 US93 over UPRR & Main ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I 515 US95 US93 over UPRR & Main ST carry?

About 177,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 515 US95 US93 over UPRR & Main ST?

The structure is 1,921 ft (585.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I 515 US95 US93 over UPRR & Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.