US Bridges

SR-24 over Rocky Ford Canal

Good

Sevier County, Utah · 6 Miles South of Salina · Structure no. 0E1827

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,339
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Rocky Ford Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-24 over Rocky Ford Canal in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 72 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 2,339 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,807 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesRocky Ford Canal
Location6 Miles South of Salina
RouteState Highway 24
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.90206, -111.94086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,339 (2017)
Projected traffic2,807 by 2037
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-24 over Rocky Ford Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR-24 over Rocky Ford 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Rocky Ford Canal carry?

About 2,339 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Rocky Ford Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Rocky Ford Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.