US Bridges

County Road over Sevier Valley Canal

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 1.5 Miles So. of Joseph · Structure no. 041003A

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sevier Valley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Sevier Valley Canal in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 97 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier Valley Canal
Location1.5 Miles So. of Joseph
RouteCounty Highway 2526
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.60383, -112.22251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2010)
Projected traffic23 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Sevier Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is County Road over Sevier Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Sevier Valley Canal carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Sevier Valley Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sevier Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.