US Bridges

SR593 Tropicana Av over I 15

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I 796

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR593 Tropicana Av over I 15 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR593 Tropicana Av over I 15 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,768 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR593 Tropicana Av
CrossesI 15
LocationLas Vegas
RouteState Highway 593
StateNevada
Coordinates36.10068, -115.18053
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2021)
Projected traffic144,768 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR593 Tropicana Av over I 15 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR593 Tropicana Av over I 15 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 SR593 Tropicana Av over I 15 carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR593 Tropicana Av over I 15?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns SR593 Tropicana Av over I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.