US Bridges

Rmp 15S to E Sahar over SR589 Sahara Av

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I2482

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp 15S to E Sahar over SR589 Sahara Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp 15S to E Sahar over SR589 Sahara Av in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,886 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRmp 15S to E Sahar
CrossesSR589 Sahara Av
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.14427, -115.17151
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic26,886 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rmp 15S to E Sahar over SR589 Sahara Av built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rmp 15S to E Sahar over SR589 Sahara Av 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 Rmp 15S to E Sahar over SR589 Sahara Av carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rmp 15S to E Sahar over SR589 Sahara Av?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp 15S to E Sahar over SR589 Sahara Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.