US Bridges

SR-96 over Scofield Dam Spillway

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · At Scofield Reservoir Dam · Structure no. 0F 736

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-96 over Scofield Dam Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-96 over Scofield Dam Spillway in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-96
CrossesScofield Dam Spillway
LocationAt Scofield Reservoir Dam
RouteState Highway 96
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.78617, -111.12005
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2014)
Projected traffic788 by 2034
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-96 over Scofield Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-96 over Scofield Dam Spillway 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 SR-96 over Scofield Dam Spillway carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is SR-96 over Scofield Dam Spillway?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-96 over Scofield Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.