US Bridges

Power House Road over Highline Canal Overflow

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 2000 E. 8400 S. Sp. Fk. · Structure no. 049041F

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power House Road over Highline Canal Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Power House Road over Highline Canal Overflow in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPower House Road
CrossesHighline Canal Overflow
Location2000 E. 8400 S. Sp. Fk.
RouteCounty Highway 2866
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.08058, -111.6043
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2023)
Projected traffic221 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Power House Road over Highline Canal Overflow built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power House Road over Highline Canal Overflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Power House Road over Highline Canal Overflow carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Power House Road over Highline Canal Overflow?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Power House Road over Highline Canal Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.