US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 7 over Uintah River

Poor

Duchesne County, Utah · 10.8 KM North of Neola · Structure no. 00000000000H404

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 7 over Uintah River is a concrete continuous frame carrying IRR BIA RTE 7 over Uintah River in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 7
CrossesUintah River
Location10.8 KM North of Neola
RouteFederal Lands Road 7
StateUtah
Coordinates40.52922, -110.05172
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 7 over Uintah River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 7 over Uintah 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 7 over Uintah River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 7 over Uintah River?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 7 over Uintah River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.