US Bridges

SR-40 (US-40) over Cottonwood Canyon Road

Fair

Wasatch County, Utah · 4.3 Miles North of Heber · Structure no. 0E2336

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,882
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-40 (US-40) over Cottonwood Canyon Road is a concrete culvert carrying SR-40 (US-40) over Cottonwood Canyon Road in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 26,882 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,258 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-40 (US-40)
CrossesCottonwood Canyon Road
Location4.3 Miles North of Heber
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.58222, -111.43667
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,882 (2022)
Projected traffic32,258 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-40 (US-40) over Cottonwood Canyon Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-40 (US-40) over Cottonwood Canyon Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-40 (US-40) over Cottonwood Canyon Road carry?

About 26,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-40 (US-40) over Cottonwood Canyon Road?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns SR-40 (US-40) over Cottonwood Canyon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.