US Bridges

SR-142 over West Cache Canal

Good

Cache County, Utah · 4.5 Mi.East of Clarkston · Structure no. 0E1044

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-142 over West Cache Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-142 over West Cache Canal in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-142
CrossesWest Cache Canal
Location4.5 Mi.East of Clarkston
RouteState Highway 142
StateUtah
Coordinates41.9198, -112.03711
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2017)
Projected traffic757 by 2037
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-142 over West Cache Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-142 over West Cache 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-142 over West Cache Canal carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-142 over West Cache Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns SR-142 over West Cache Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.