US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Price River

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · Near Castle Gate Power Pl · Structure no. 0C 368

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,740
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Price River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Price River in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,488 by 2037. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesPrice River
LocationNear Castle Gate Power Pl
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.72724, -110.86658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2017)
Projected traffic4,488 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US-191 (SR-191) over Price River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-191 (SR-191) over Price River carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-191 (SR-191) over Price River?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Price River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.