US Bridges

Private Road over I 15

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North of Las Vegas · Structure no. H 970

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Road over I 15 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Private Road over I 15 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Road
CrossesI 15
LocationNorth of Las Vegas
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.32969, -114.92319
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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$663,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Private Road over I 15 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Private Road over I 15 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Private Road over I 15?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Private Road over I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.