US Bridges

Ram I15S to I215E over I 215

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I1986

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ram I15S to I215E over I 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ram I15S to I215E 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 35,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252,000 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRam I15S to I215E
CrossesI 215
LocationLas Vegas
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06441, -115.18349
Functional classRural 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2021)
Projected traffic252,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ram I15S to I215E over I 215 built?

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

What condition is Ram I15S to I215E 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 Ram I15S to I215E over I 215 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ram I15S to I215E over I 215?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ram I15S to I215E over I 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.