US Bridges

SR-118 over Richfield Canal

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 2.5 Miles So.Of Richfield · Structure no. 0E1055

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,533
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-118 over Richfield Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-118 over Richfield Canal in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,533 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,640 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR-118
CrossesRichfield Canal
Location2.5 Miles So.Of Richfield
RouteState Highway 118
StateUtah
Coordinates38.71694, -112.10361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,533 (2021)
Projected traffic6,640 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-118 over Richfield Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-118 over Richfield 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-118 over Richfield Canal carry?

About 5,533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-118 over Richfield Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns SR-118 over Richfield Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.