US Bridges

SR-57 over Huntington Canal

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 3 Miles Nw.Of Orangeville · Structure no. 0E2067

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-57 over Huntington Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-57 over Huntington Canal in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-57
CrossesHuntington Canal
Location3 Miles Nw.Of Orangeville
RouteState Highway 57
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.25225, -111.09736
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2017)
Projected traffic206 by 2037
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-57 over Huntington Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-57 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-57 over Huntington Canal carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is SR-57 over Huntington Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-57 over Huntington Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.