US Bridges

SR-31 over Huntington Creek

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 1.7 Mi.West of Huntington · Structure no. 0F 567

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,096
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-31 over Huntington Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-31 over Huntington Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7,096 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,515 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-31
CrossesHuntington Creek
Location1.7 Mi.West of Huntington
RouteState Highway 31
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.34654, -110.99193
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 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 Huntington Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-31 over Huntington Creek 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-31 over Huntington Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-31 over Huntington Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-31 over Huntington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.