US Bridges

Payson Cyn. Road over Highline Canal

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 1150 S. Payson Cyn. Rd. · Structure no. 049032E

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,537
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payson Cyn. Road over Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Payson Cyn. Road over Highline Canal in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPayson Cyn. Road
CrossesHighline Canal
Location1150 S. Payson Cyn. Rd.
RouteCity Street 2822
StateUtah
Coordinates40.02603, -111.72661
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,537 (2013)
Projected traffic1,868 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Payson Cyn. Road over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payson Cyn. Road over Highline 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Payson Cyn. Road over Highline Canal carry?

About 1,537 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Payson Cyn. Road over Highline Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Payson Cyn. Road over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.