US Bridges

SR-31 over Cleveland Canal

Good

Emery County, Utah · 3.3 Mi.West of Huntington · Structure no. 0D 803

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,096
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-31 over Cleveland Canal is a concrete slab carrying SR-31 over Cleveland Canal in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 52 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,096 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,515 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-31
CrossesCleveland Canal
Location3.3 Mi.West of Huntington
RouteState Highway 31
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.35501, -111.02471
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,096 (2022)
Projected traffic8,515 by 2042
Trucks39%
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

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-31 over Cleveland Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR-31 over Cleveland Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-31 over Cleveland Canal carry?

About 7,096 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SR-31 over Cleveland Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-31 over Cleveland Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.