US Bridges

SR 593/TROPICANA over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1550

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
101,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 593/TROPICANA over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR 593/TROPICANA over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,880 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 593/TROPICANA
CrossesDry Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteState Highway 593
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.10093, -115.15499
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2017)
Projected traffic208,880 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR 593/TROPICANA over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 593/TROPICANA over Dry 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 593/TROPICANA over Dry Wash carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 593/TROPICANA over Dry Wash?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns SR 593/TROPICANA over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.