US Bridges

Cedar Heights Road over Kanab Creek

Fair

Kane County, Utah · West Side of Kanab · Structure no. 025003F

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Heights Road over Kanab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Heights Road over Kanab Creek in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Heights Road
CrossesKanab Creek
LocationWest Side of Kanab
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.05089, -112.53819
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2010)
Projected traffic230 by 2030
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cedar Heights Road over Kanab Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Heights Road over Kanab 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 Cedar Heights Road over Kanab Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Heights Road over Kanab Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Heights Road over Kanab Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.