US Bridges

I 15S over Sandhill

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Mesquite · Structure no. I 978S

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15S over Sandhill is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 15S over Sandhill in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,749 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15S
CrossesSandhill
LocationMesquite
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.81285, -114.06431
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2021)
Projected traffic22,749 by 2040
Trucks29%
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 15S over Sandhill built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15S over Sandhill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 15S over Sandhill carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 15S over Sandhill?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15S over Sandhill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.