US Bridges

Flamingo Connector over UPRR

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. G2305

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flamingo Connector over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flamingo Connector over UPRR in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,199 by 2040. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlamingo Connector
CrossesUPRR
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.11428, -115.18558
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2017)
Projected traffic18,199 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flamingo Connector over UPRR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flamingo Connector over UPRR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Flamingo Connector over UPRR carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flamingo Connector over UPRR?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Flamingo Connector over UPRR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.