US Bridges

SR 595 Rainbow Bl. over US 95

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I1210

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 595 Rainbow Bl. over US 95 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 595 Rainbow Bl. over US 95 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,394 by 2040. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 595 Rainbow Bl.
CrossesUS 95
LocationLas Vegas
RouteState Highway 595
StateNevada
Coordinates36.17663, -115.24374
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width171 ft (52 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250,000 (2021)
Projected traffic133,394 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR 595 Rainbow Bl. over US 95 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 595 Rainbow Bl. over US 95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 595 Rainbow Bl. over US 95 carry?

About 250,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 595 Rainbow Bl. over US 95?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns SR 595 Rainbow Bl. over US 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.