FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 15N

Carrying I 15N over TOQUOP WASH

WEST OF MESQUITE, Clark, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 15N

The I 15N bridge in Clark, Nevada carries I 15N over TOQUOP WASH. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 75.0 meters (246 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I 15N compares

▼ 18.8
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Nevada bridges
1,175
Bridges in Clark · 2 in Poor condition
I 15N 27.8 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
75.0 m (246 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B 571N

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 15N is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I 15N against other structures in Clark and across Nevada. Nevada bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I 15N?

I 15N in Clark, Nevada has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 15N inspected?

I 15N's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 15N is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 15N?

I 15N has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 15N?

I 15N is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 15N and does age affect safety?

I 15N was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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