US Bridges

County Road over Central Utah Canal

PoorPosted for load

Millard County, Utah · 2 Miles Sw. of Leamington · Structure no. 027005A

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Central Utah Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Central Utah Canal in Millard County, Utah. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 90 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCentral Utah Canal
Location2 Miles Sw. of Leamington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates39.51483, -112.31106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2014)
Projected traffic47 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 County Road over Central Utah Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County Road over Central Utah Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Central Utah Canal carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Central Utah Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Central Utah Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.