US Bridges

SR-260 over State Canal

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Sevier County, Utah · North of Aurora · Structure no. 0E2520

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-260 over State Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-260 over State Canal in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,349 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-260
CrossesState Canal
LocationNorth of Aurora
RouteState Highway 260
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.94825, -111.93452
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,349 (2022)
Projected traffic1,619 by 2042
Trucks20%
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-260 over State Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-260 over State 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-260 over State Canal carry?

About 1,349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-260 over State Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR-260 over State Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.