US Bridges

Ramp I15S to I215E over Ramps I15 SW & Lv B to W

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I1987

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

About this bridge

Ramp I15S to I215E over Ramps I15 SW & Lv B to W is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp I15S to I215E over Ramps I15 SW & Lv B to W 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84,793 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp I15S to I215E
CrossesRamps I15 SW & Lv B to W
LocationLas Vegas
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06596, -115.1827
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 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 traffic84,793 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 Ramp I15S to I215E over Ramps I15 SW & Lv B to W built?

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

What condition is Ramp I15S to I215E over Ramps I15 SW & Lv B to W in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2020.

How much traffic does Ramp I15S to I215E over Ramps I15 SW & Lv B to W carry?

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

How long is Ramp I15S to I215E over Ramps I15 SW & Lv B to W?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I15S to I215E over Ramps I15 SW & Lv B to W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.