US Bridges

County Road over Vermillion Canal

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Utah · On Center St. in Venice · Structure no. 041016E

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Vermillion Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Vermillion Canal in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 599 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesVermillion Canal
LocationOn Center St. in Venice
RouteCounty Highway 2546
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.80169, -112.01844
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2010)
Projected traffic727 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vermillion Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is County Road over Vermillion 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 Vermillion Canal carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Vermillion Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Vermillion Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.