US Bridges

I-515 US95 US93 over FAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H1454

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-515 US95 US93 over FAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-515 US95 US93 over FAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 126,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,493 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-515 US95 US93
CrossesFAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista
LocationLas Vegas
RouteU.S. Route 515
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.09199, -115.07309
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,000 (2021)
Projected traffic227,493 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-515 US95 US93 over FAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-515 US95 US93 over FAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista 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 FAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista carry?

About 126,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-515 US95 US93 over FAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I-515 US95 US93 over FAU 611/MOUNTAIN Vista?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.