US Bridges

Sunset Road over I 15

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H2915

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Road over I 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Road over I 15 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 337,000 by 2040. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunset Road
CrossesI 15
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.07102, -115.18073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2021)
Projected traffic337,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sunset Road over I 15 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Road over I 15 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset Road over I 15 carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Road over I 15?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Road over I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.