US Bridges

Cambridge Street over Flamingo Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1488

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cambridge Street over Flamingo Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Cambridge Street over Flamingo Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,027 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCambridge Street
CrossesFlamingo Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.11691, -115.14193
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2017)
Projected traffic19,027 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cambridge Street over Flamingo Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cambridge Street over Flamingo Wash 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Cambridge Street over Flamingo Wash carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cambridge Street over Flamingo Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cambridge Street over Flamingo Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.