US Bridges

County Road over Woodruff-Randolph Canal

PoorPosted for load

Rich County, Utah · 6 Miles South of Randolph · Structure no. 033007C

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Woodruff-Randolph Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Woodruff-Randolph Canal in Rich County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesWoodruff-Randolph Canal
Location6 Miles South of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates41.57653, -111.15767
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2010)
Projected traffic32 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Road over Woodruff-Randolph Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Woodruff-Randolph 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Woodruff-Randolph Canal carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Woodruff-Randolph Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Woodruff-Randolph Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.