US Bridges

I 515 US95 US93 over Sahara Avenue

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H1446

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 515 US95 US93 over Sahara Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 515 US95 US93 over Sahara Avenue in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 152,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 287,468 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 515 US95 US93
CrossesSahara Avenue
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 515
StateNevada
Coordinates36.1462, -115.09137
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating65.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,000 (2021)
Projected traffic287,468 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 515 US95 US93 over Sahara Avenue built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 515 US95 US93 over Sahara Avenue 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does I 515 US95 US93 over Sahara Avenue carry?

About 152,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 515 US95 US93 over Sahara Avenue?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I 515 US95 US93 over Sahara Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.