US Bridges

Rainbow Blvd over Cc 215

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · South West Las Vegas · Structure no. I1997

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainbow Blvd over Cc 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rainbow Blvd over Cc 215 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,691 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRainbow Blvd
CrossesCc 215
LocationSouth West Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 595
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06652, -115.24248
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2021
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 rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2017)
Projected traffic81,691 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rainbow Blvd over Cc 215 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainbow Blvd over Cc 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Rainbow Blvd over Cc 215 carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rainbow Blvd over Cc 215?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Rainbow Blvd over Cc 215?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.