US Bridges

I 215 Belt Way over Paradise RD

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H2040N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 215 Belt Way over Paradise RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 215 Belt Way over Paradise RD in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,790 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 215 Belt Way
CrossesParadise RD
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 215
StateNevada
Coordinates36.05844, -115.14111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,000 (2017)
Projected traffic175,790 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I 215 Belt Way over Paradise RD built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 215 Belt Way over Paradise RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I 215 Belt Way over Paradise RD carry?

About 85,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 215 Belt Way over Paradise RD?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I 215 Belt Way over Paradise RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.