US Bridges

North 5th Street over I 15 RR and Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. G2829

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
752 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 5th Street over I 15 RR and Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North 5th Street over I 15 RR and Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 5th Street
CrossesI 15 RR and Channel
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.20538, -115.13362
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length752 ft (229.2 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic15 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 5th Street over I 15 RR and Channel built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 5th Street over I 15 RR and Channel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does North 5th Street over I 15 RR and Channel carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North 5th Street over I 15 RR and Channel?

The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns North 5th Street over I 15 RR and Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.