US Bridges

SR 592 Flamingo over Tropicana Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1793

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 592 Flamingo over Tropicana Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR 592 Flamingo over Tropicana Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,406 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 592 Flamingo
CrossesTropicana Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 592
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.11462, -115.1447
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2017)
Projected traffic103,406 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$715,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 592 Flamingo over Tropicana Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 592 Flamingo over Tropicana 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 592 Flamingo over Tropicana Wash carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 592 Flamingo over Tropicana Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 592 Flamingo over Tropicana Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.