Nevada State Route 599
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State Route 599 is a 8.715 miles (14 km) state highway
in Clark County
, Nevada
. The route follows Rancho Drive, a major arterial connecting downtown Las Vegas
to the northwest part of the city. Much of SR 599 was previously designated as U.S. Route 95 prior to completion of the Las Vegas Expressway.
and providing access to the North Las Vegas Airport
. The route intersects US 95 again at exit 90, where Rancho Drive and SR 599 reaches its northern terminus.
US 95 freeway signs for Rancho Drive designate the route as Business U.S. 95, a distinction noted on many maps (including those published by the Nevada Department of Transportation
). However, no business route signs are posted along the highway itself, and relatively few SR 599 shields can be found on the route.
—this destination contributed to the road's alternate name of Tonopah Highway. When US 95 was extended into Nevada in 1940, it was routed concurrently with SR 5 on Rancho Drive. The U.S. route remained on Rancho Drive until it was relocated onto the completed Las Vegas Expressway in the early 1980s. SR 599 was designated along the former US 95/SR 5 at this time, in accordance with the 1976 renumbering of Nevada's State Routes.
SR 599 lost mileage between 1996 and 2000. In 2006, the route was pending removal from the state highway system to be transferred to the City of Las Vegas for maintenance, but this has not happened as of January 2008.
in Clark County
.
State highway
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in Clark County
Clark County, Nevada
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,693 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.6% White , 9.1% Black, 5.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian and 12.8% of other or mixed race. 22.0% were Hispanic of any race...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. The route follows Rancho Drive, a major arterial connecting downtown Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
to the northwest part of the city. Much of SR 599 was previously designated as U.S. Route 95 prior to completion of the Las Vegas Expressway.
Route description
SR 599 begins at its intersection with Sahara Avenue (SR 589). It runs from there due north along Rancho Drive before curving northwest to intersect the US 95 freeway (at exit 77). The highway continues heading northwest on for several miles, briefly skirting the western edge of North Las VegasNorth Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The city was incorporated on May 16, 1946.-Geography:...
and providing access to the North Las Vegas Airport
North Las Vegas Airport
- Runway Incursions:The airport has continuously worked on a runway incursion prevention program to help curtail the number of runway incursions happening at the airport. For the year of 2007, North Las Vegas ranked #2 in airports with most runway incursions....
. The route intersects US 95 again at exit 90, where Rancho Drive and SR 599 reaches its northern terminus.
US 95 freeway signs for Rancho Drive designate the route as Business U.S. 95, a distinction noted on many maps (including those published by the Nevada Department of Transportation
Nevada Department of Transportation
The Nevada Department of Transportation is a government agency in the U.S. state of Nevada. NDOT is responsible for maintaining and improving Nevada's highway system, which includes U.S. highways and Interstate highways within the state's boundaries. The department is notable for its...
). However, no business route signs are posted along the highway itself, and relatively few SR 599 shields can be found on the route.
History
Rancho Drive originally carried State Route 5 from Bonanza Road (present-day State Route 579) northwest out of Las Vegas towards TonopahTonopah, Nevada
Tonopah is a census-designated place located in and the county seat of Nye County, Nevada. It is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 6 and 95 approximately mid-way between Las Vegas and Reno....
—this destination contributed to the road's alternate name of Tonopah Highway. When US 95 was extended into Nevada in 1940, it was routed concurrently with SR 5 on Rancho Drive. The U.S. route remained on Rancho Drive until it was relocated onto the completed Las Vegas Expressway in the early 1980s. SR 599 was designated along the former US 95/SR 5 at this time, in accordance with the 1976 renumbering of Nevada's State Routes.
SR 599 lost mileage between 1996 and 2000. In 2006, the route was pending removal from the state highway system to be transferred to the City of Las Vegas for maintenance, but this has not happened as of January 2008.
Major intersections
The entire route lies within the city of Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
in Clark County
Clark County, Nevada
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,693 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.6% White , 9.1% Black, 5.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian and 12.8% of other or mixed race. 22.0% were Hispanic of any race...
.
| Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sahara Avenue (SR 589) | ||
| Bonanza Road (SR 579) | ||
| Cheyenne Avenue (SR 574) | ||
| Craig Road (SR 573) | ||