US Bridges

I 215 North over Union Pacific RR

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. G2568W

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 215 North over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 215 North over Union Pacific RR in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 215 North
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.2806, -115.06382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 North over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 215 North over Union Pacific RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 215 North over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 215 North over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 215 North over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.