US Bridges

Owens Av over I 15

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. H 948

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Av over I 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owens Av over I 15 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,988 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Av
CrossesI 15
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 577
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.18836, -115.14323
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2021)
Projected traffic29,988 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens Av over I 15 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Av over I 15 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Owens Av over I 15 carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Owens Av over I 15?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Av over I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.