FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 15N

Carrying I 15N over DRY WASH

NORTH OF LAS VEGAS, Clark, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 15N

The I 15N bridge in Clark, Nevada carries I 15N over DRY WASH. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,150 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.8 metric tons.

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

How I 15N compares

▼ 22.8
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Nevada bridges
1,175
Bridges in Clark · 2 in Poor condition
I 15N 23.8 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.8
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B1043N

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 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 13,150 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 23.8 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 1963, making it 63 years old.

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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