US Bridges

I 15 over SR 147 Lake Mead Blvd

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. I 950

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over SR 147 Lake Mead Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 15 over SR 147 Lake Mead Blvd in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 201,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 372,261 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesSR 147 Lake Mead Blvd
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.19594, -115.1387
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201,000 (2021)
Projected traffic372,261 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over SR 147 Lake Mead Blvd built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over SR 147 Lake Mead Blvd 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does I 15 over SR 147 Lake Mead Blvd carry?

About 201,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over SR 147 Lake Mead Blvd?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over SR 147 Lake Mead Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.