US Bridges

SR612 Nellis Bl over Las Vegas Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1546

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR612 Nellis Bl over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR612 Nellis Bl over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,793 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR612 Nellis Bl
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteState Highway 612
StateNevada
Coordinates36.15585, -115.06283
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2017)
Projected traffic84,793 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

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 SR612 Nellis Bl over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR612 Nellis Bl over Las Vegas 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR612 Nellis Bl over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR612 Nellis Bl over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR612 Nellis Bl over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.