US Bridges

I 15N over Speedway Interchange

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North of Las Vegas · Structure no. I 965N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15N over Speedway Interchange is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 15N over Speedway Interchange in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 13,150 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,523 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15N
CrossesSpeedway Interchange
LocationNorth of Las Vegas
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.28251, -115.02597
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,150 (2021)
Projected traffic14,523 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 15N over Speedway Interchange built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15N over Speedway Interchange 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 15N over Speedway Interchange carry?

About 13,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 15N over Speedway Interchange?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 15N over Speedway Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.