US Bridges

SR-117 over San Pitch River Ovf

Fair

Sanpete County, Utah · 1.5 Mile West of Chester · Structure no. 0E2262

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-117 over San Pitch River Ovf is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-117 over San Pitch River Ovf in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-117
CrossesSan Pitch River Ovf
Location1.5 Mile West of Chester
RouteState Highway 117
CountySanpete County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.47566, -111.59133
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic518 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-117 over San Pitch River Ovf built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-117 over San Pitch River Ovf 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-117 over San Pitch River Ovf carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-117 over San Pitch River Ovf?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR-117 over San Pitch River Ovf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.