US Bridges

SR-73 over Cedar Fort Canal

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 1.2 Mi.No.Of Cedar Fort · Structure no. 0E2298

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,424
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-73 over Cedar Fort Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-73 over Cedar Fort Canal in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 78 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 4,424 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,309 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-73
CrossesCedar Fort Canal
Location1.2 Mi.No.Of Cedar Fort
RouteState Highway 73
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.34189, -112.08642
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,424 (2022)
Projected traffic5,309 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-73 over Cedar Fort Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR-73 over Cedar Fort 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR-73 over Cedar Fort Canal carry?

About 4,424 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-73 over Cedar Fort Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR-73 over Cedar Fort Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.