US Bridges

Kodachrome Road over Paria River

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 3 Mi.So. of Cannonville · Structure no. 025011F

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kodachrome Road over Paria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kodachrome Road over Paria River 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKodachrome Road
CrossesParia River
Location3 Mi.So. of Cannonville
RouteCounty Highway 1874
StateUtah
Coordinates37.52789, -112.04392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2010)
Projected traffic81 by 2030
Trucks2%
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

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 Kodachrome Road over Paria River built?

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

What condition is Kodachrome Road over Paria River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kodachrome Road over Paria River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kodachrome Road over Paria River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kodachrome Road over Paria River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.