US Bridges

Ridge Road -Co.Rd. over Price River

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · Southeast of Wellington · Structure no. 007036F

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road -Co.Rd. over Price River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road -Co.Rd. over Price River in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road -Co.Rd.
CrossesPrice River
LocationSoutheast of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 999
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.53583, -110.69917
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2010)
Projected traffic612 by 2030
Trucks30%
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 Ridge Road -Co.Rd. over Price River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road -Co.Rd. over Price River 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 Ridge Road -Co.Rd. over Price River carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road -Co.Rd. over Price River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road -Co.Rd. over Price River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.