US Bridges

County Road over Huntington Canal

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 2 Miles Nw.Of Castle Dale · Structure no. 015011D

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Huntington Canal is a concrete slab carrying County Road over Huntington Canal in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesHuntington Canal
Location2 Miles Nw.Of Castle Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.23753, -111.02944
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2010)
Projected traffic199 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Huntington Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Huntington 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Huntington Canal carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Huntington Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Huntington Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.