US Bridges

Cactus Avenue over I 15

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · South Las Vegas · Structure no. I2991

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Avenue over I 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cactus Avenue over I 15 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,341 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus Avenue
CrossesI 15
LocationSouth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates35.99908, -115.18071
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic10,341 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cactus Avenue over I 15 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Avenue over I 15 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cactus Avenue over I 15 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Avenue over I 15?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Avenue over I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.