US Bridges

Eastern Av over Flamingo Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1541

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Av over Flamingo Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Av over Flamingo Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,044 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Av
CrossesFlamingo Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.123, -115.11883
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic62,044 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Eastern Av over Flamingo Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Av 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Av over Flamingo Wash carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Av over Flamingo Wash?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Av over Flamingo Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.