US Bridges

SR-37 over Layton Canal

FairPosted for load

Davis County, Utah · West of Clinton · Structure no. 0D 249

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-37 over Layton Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-37 over Layton Canal in Davis 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,725 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-37
CrossesLayton Canal
LocationWest of Clinton
RouteState Highway 37
CountyDavis County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.13983, -112.09451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2014)
Projected traffic3,725 by 2034
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-37 over Layton Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-37 over Layton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-37 over Layton Canal carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-37 over Layton Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR-37 over Layton Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.