US Bridges

I 215S over SR171 Airport Connect

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I1973S

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 215S over SR171 Airport Connect is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 215S over SR171 Airport Connect in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 76,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,728 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 215S
CrossesSR171 Airport Connect
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 215
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06271, -115.1497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,750 (2017)
Projected traffic158,728 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 215S over SR171 Airport Connect built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 215S over SR171 Airport Connect 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 215S over SR171 Airport Connect carry?

About 76,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 215S over SR171 Airport Connect?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I 215S over SR171 Airport Connect?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.