US Bridges

SR-137 over San Pitch Irr. Canal

Fair

Sanpete County, Utah · 2 Miles East of Gunnison · Structure no. 0E2536

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,081
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-137 over San Pitch Irr. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-137 over San Pitch Irr. Canal in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-137
CrossesSan Pitch Irr. Canal
Location2 Miles East of Gunnison
RouteState Highway 137
CountySanpete County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.13762, -111.78187
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2017)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-137 over San Pitch Irr. Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-137 over San Pitch Irr. Canal 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-137 over San Pitch Irr. Canal carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-137 over San Pitch Irr. Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR-137 over San Pitch Irr. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.