US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 17 over Irrigation Canal

FairPosted for load

Duchesne County, Utah · 4.2 KM North of Neola · Structure no. 00000000000H403

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 17 over Irrigation Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 17 over Irrigation Canal in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 17
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location4.2 KM North of Neola
RouteFederal Lands Road 17
StateUtah
Coordinates40.46994, -110.03008
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 17 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 17 over Irrigation 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 17 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 17 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 17 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.