US Bridges

SR-119 over Vermillion Canal

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 2.2 Mi. E. of Richfield · Structure no. 0E2171

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,125
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-119 over Vermillion Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-119 over Vermillion Canal in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-119
CrossesVermillion Canal
Location2.2 Mi. E. of Richfield
RouteState Highway 119
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.77333, -112.04417
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2017)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2037
Trucks20%
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

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-119 over Vermillion Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-119 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-119 over Vermillion Canal carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-119 over Vermillion Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns SR-119 over Vermillion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.