US Bridges

SR-65 over East Canyon Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Utah · 4.7 MI East Sl Co. Line · Structure no. 0D 536

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
489
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-65 over East Canyon Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR-65 over East Canyon Creek in Morgan County, Utah. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 489 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-65
CrossesEast Canyon Creek
Location4.7 MI East Sl Co. Line
RouteState Highway 65
CountyMorgan County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.86363, -111.58619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2021)
Projected traffic587 by 2041
Trucks20%
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

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-65 over East Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-65 over East 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-65 over East Canyon Creek carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-65 over East Canyon Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-65 over East Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.