US Bridges

I-15 over Flamingo Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B 799

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
280,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15 over Flamingo Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I-15 over Flamingo Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 280,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 333,000 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-15
CrossesFlamingo Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.11621, -115.18124
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280,000 (2017)
Projected traffic333,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-15 over Flamingo Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-15 over Flamingo Wash 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does I-15 over Flamingo Wash carry?

About 280,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-15 over Flamingo Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-15 over Flamingo Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.