US Bridges

SR-12 over Red Canyon Wash

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 2.6 Mi.E.Bryce Canyon JCT · Structure no. 0E1852

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,099
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-12 over Red Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-12 over Red Canyon Wash in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 3,099 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,719 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-12
CrossesRed Canyon Wash
Location2.6 Mi.E.Bryce Canyon JCT
RouteState Highway 12
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.74375, -112.33145
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,099 (2022)
Projected traffic3,719 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-12 over Red Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-12 over Red Canyon Wash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-12 over Red Canyon Wash carry?

About 3,099 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-12 over Red Canyon Wash?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR-12 over Red Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.