US Bridges

SR 595/RAINBOW Bl over Flamingo Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest of Las Vegas · Structure no. B1811

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 595/RAINBOW Bl over Flamingo Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 595/RAINBOW Bl over Flamingo Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,133 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 595/RAINBOW Bl
CrossesFlamingo Wash
LocationSouthwest of Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 595
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.09797, -115.243
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2021)
Projected traffic95,133 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 595/RAINBOW Bl over Flamingo Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 595/RAINBOW Bl 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 595/RAINBOW Bl over Flamingo Wash carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 595/RAINBOW Bl over Flamingo Wash?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns SR 595/RAINBOW Bl over Flamingo Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.