US Bridges

Lower Flat Top DR over I 15

Good

Clark County, Nevada · West of Mesquite · Structure no. I3154

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Flat Top DR over I 15 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lower Flat Top DR over I 15 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLower Flat Top DR
CrossesI 15
LocationWest of Mesquite
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.78246, -114.13787
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lower Flat Top DR over I 15 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Flat Top DR over I 15 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Flat Top DR over I 15 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lower Flat Top DR over I 15?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Flat Top DR over I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.