US Bridges

County Road over Utah Railway

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · Near Wattis Coal Mine · Structure no. 007014F

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Utah Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Utah Railway in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2030. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesUtah Railway
LocationNear Wattis Coal Mine
RouteCounty Highway 1308
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.529, -110.99847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2010)
Projected traffic873 by 2030
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County Road over Utah Railway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Utah Railway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Utah Railway carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Utah Railway?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Utah Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.