US Bridges

County Road over Price River

PoorClosed to traffic

Carbon County, Utah · 1 Mile Nw. of Castle Gate · Structure no. 007027C

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Price River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Price River in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 111 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesPrice River
Location1 Mile Nw. of Castle Gate
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates39.7455, -110.87934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2010)
Projected traffic23 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Price River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is County Road over Price River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Price River carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Price River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Price River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.