US Bridges

Tioga Way over Flamingo Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. M1562B

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tioga Way over Flamingo Wash is a steel culvert carrying Tioga Way over Flamingo Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTioga Way
CrossesFlamingo Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.12186, -115.12025
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2017)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Tioga Way over Flamingo Wash built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tioga Way 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 Tioga Way over Flamingo Wash carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tioga Way over Flamingo Wash?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Tioga Way over Flamingo Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.