US Bridges

I 215 Beltway over Spencer Street

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H2079N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 215 Beltway over Spencer Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 215 Beltway over Spencer Street in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 77,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,245 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 215 Beltway
CrossesSpencer Street
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 215
StateNevada
Coordinates36.02584, -115.12736
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 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 rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,000 (2017)
Projected traffic159,245 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Beltway over Spencer Street built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 215 Beltway over Spencer Street 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 I 215 Beltway over Spencer Street carry?

About 77,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 215 Beltway over Spencer Street?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I 215 Beltway over Spencer Street?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.