US Bridges

County Road over West Canal

Poor

Box Elder County, Utah · 2.5 Miles E. of Fielding · Structure no. 003026F

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over West Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over West Canal in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 80 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesWest Canal
Location2.5 Miles E. of Fielding
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyBox Elder County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.82473, -112.07824
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over West Canal built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Road over West Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over West Canal carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Road over West Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over West Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.