US Bridges

SR 208/TOPAZ RD over Simpson Canal

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · South of Wellington · Structure no. B 592

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 208/TOPAZ RD over Simpson Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 208/TOPAZ RD over Simpson Canal in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,438 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 208/TOPAZ RD
CrossesSimpson Canal
LocationSouth of Wellington
RouteState Highway 208
StateNevada
Coordinates38.76548, -119.38948
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic8,438 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR 208/TOPAZ RD over Simpson Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 208/TOPAZ RD over Simpson Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 208/TOPAZ RD over Simpson Canal carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 208/TOPAZ RD over Simpson Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR 208/TOPAZ RD over Simpson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.