US Bridges

I 515 over SR587 Charleston Ave

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I1444

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 515 over SR587 Charleston Ave is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 515 over SR587 Charleston Ave in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 152,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,812 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 121 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 515
CrossesSR587 Charleston Ave
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 515
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.15876, -115.09164
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,000 (2021)
Projected traffic206,812 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 515 over SR587 Charleston Ave built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 515 over SR587 Charleston Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 515 over SR587 Charleston Ave carry?

About 152,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 515 over SR587 Charleston Ave?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I 515 over SR587 Charleston Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.