US Bridges

Pecos Rd. over Flamingo Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1560

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecos Rd. over Flamingo Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecos Rd. over Flamingo Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,226 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPecos Rd.
CrossesFlamingo Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 608
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.12605, -115.1092
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2017)
Projected traffic37,226 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pecos Rd. over Flamingo Wash built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecos Rd. 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 Pecos Rd. over Flamingo Wash carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pecos Rd. over Flamingo Wash?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Pecos Rd. over Flamingo Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.