US Bridges

SR-117 over San Pitch River

Good

Sanpete County, Utah · 2 Miles West of Chester · Structure no. 0E2349

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-117 over San Pitch River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-117 over San Pitch River in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-117
CrossesSan Pitch River
Location2 Miles West of Chester
RouteState Highway 117
StateUtah
Coordinates39.47578, -111.59911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2014)
Projected traffic425 by 2034
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 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-117 over San Pitch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-117 over San Pitch River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-117 over San Pitch River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR-117 over San Pitch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.