US Bridges

Gillespie ST over I 215

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H1979

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillespie ST over I 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gillespie ST over I 215 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,165 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGillespie ST
CrossesI 215
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06362, -115.16337
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2017)
Projected traffic17,165 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gillespie ST over I 215 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gillespie ST over I 215 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gillespie ST over I 215 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gillespie ST over I 215?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Gillespie ST over I 215?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.