US Bridges

SR-118 over Sevier River

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 0.7 Mile East of Joseph · Structure no. 0F 466

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-118 over Sevier River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-118 over Sevier River 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-118
CrossesSevier River
Location0.7 Mile East of Joseph
RouteState Highway 118
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.62472, -112.20556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2021)
Projected traffic868 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sevier River built?

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

What condition is SR-118 over Sevier River 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 Sevier River carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR-118 over Sevier River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-118 over Sevier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.