US Bridges

County Road over Vermillion Canal

Good

Sevier County, Utah · 1 Mile North of Venice · Structure no. 041021E

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
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 1947 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 78 years old, older 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesVermillion Canal
Location1 Mile North of Venice
RouteCounty Highway 2541
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.81406, -112.00664
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic153 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 1947, making it 78 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 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Vermillion Canal carry?

About 126 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 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Vermillion Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.