US Bridges

Ramp over I 215

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · South East of Las Vegas · Structure no. I1982

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp over I 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp over I 215 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,406 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRamp
CrossesI 215
LocationSouth East of Las Vegas
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06338, -115.17836
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic18,406 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Ramp over I 215 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp over I 215 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does Ramp over I 215 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp over I 215?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp over I 215?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.