US Bridges

SR-116 over San Pitch River

Fair

Sanpete County, Utah · 4 Miles East of Moroni · Structure no. 0E 639

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,434
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-116 over San Pitch River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-116 over San Pitch River in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 3,434 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,121 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-116
CrossesSan Pitch River
Location4 Miles East of Moroni
RouteState Highway 116
CountySanpete County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.5467, -111.51374
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,434 (2017)
Projected traffic4,121 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-116 over San Pitch River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-116 over San Pitch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-116 over San Pitch River carry?

About 3,434 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-116 over San Pitch River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-116 over San Pitch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.