US Bridges

SR829 Wellington over Saroni Canal

Fair

Lyon County, Nevada · Wellington · Structure no. B 461

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR829 Wellington over Saroni Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR829 Wellington over Saroni Canal in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,266 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR829 Wellington
CrossesSaroni Canal
LocationWellington
RouteState Highway 829
StateNevada
Coordinates38.7399, -119.35309
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2017)
Projected traffic1,266 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR829 Wellington over Saroni Canal built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR829 Wellington over Saroni Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR829 Wellington over Saroni Canal carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR829 Wellington over Saroni Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR829 Wellington over Saroni Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.