US Bridges

SR-23 over Newton Creek

Fair

Cache County, Utah · East Edge of Newton · Structure no. 0V2051

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,960
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-23 over Newton Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR-23 over Newton Creek in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-23
CrossesNewton Creek
LocationEast Edge of Newton
RouteState Highway 23
CountyCache County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.86222, -111.98056
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2017)
Projected traffic2,352 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-23 over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-23 over Newton Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-23 over Newton Creek carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-23 over Newton Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns SR-23 over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.