US Bridges

Johnson Cyn. Road over Johnson Canyon Creek

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 9 Miles Ne. of Kanab · Structure no. 025001E

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Cyn. Road over Johnson Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Johnson Cyn. Road over Johnson Canyon Creek in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Cyn. Road
CrossesJohnson Canyon Creek
Location9 Miles Ne. of Kanab
RouteCounty Highway 1854
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.08587, -112.3686
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 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2010)
Projected traffic315 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Johnson Cyn. Road over Johnson Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Cyn. Road over Johnson Canyon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Cyn. Road over Johnson Canyon Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Cyn. Road over Johnson Canyon Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Cyn. Road over Johnson Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.