US Bridges

I-215 over UPRR

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. G1958

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-215 over UPRR in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,914 by 2040. The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-215
CrossesUPRR
LocationHenderson
RouteInterstate 215
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.0332, -115.01869
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,500 (2017)
Projected traffic209,914 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-215 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-215 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-215 over UPRR carry?

About 101,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-215 over UPRR?

The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns I-215 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.