US Bridges

SR-126 over Weber-Davis Co. Canal

Fair

Davis County, Utah · 1600 North in Sunset · Structure no. 0D 496B

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,615
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-126 over Weber-Davis Co. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-126 over Weber-Davis Co. Canal in Davis County, Utah. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 21,615 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,019 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-126
CrossesWeber-Davis Co. Canal
Location1600 North in Sunset
RouteState Highway 126
CountyDavis County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.13693, -112.02626
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,615 (2014)
Projected traffic27,019 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-126 over Weber-Davis Co. Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-126 over Weber-Davis Co. 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-126 over Weber-Davis Co. Canal carry?

About 21,615 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-126 over Weber-Davis Co. Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR-126 over Weber-Davis Co. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.