US Bridges

I 15 over I 215

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I1984S

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over I 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 15 over I 215 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 28 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 63,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142,700 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 15
CrossesI 215
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 15
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06365, -115.18095
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2021)
Projected traffic142,700 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 15 over I 215 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I 15 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 I 15 over I 215 carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is I 15 over I 215?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over I 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.