US Bridges

Duchesne City St. over Duchesne River

FairPosted for load

Duchesne County, Utah · East End of Main ST · Structure no. 013052C

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duchesne City St. over Duchesne River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duchesne City St. over Duchesne River in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2034. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDuchesne City St.
CrossesDuchesne River
LocationEast End of Main ST
RouteCity Street 1536
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.16333, -110.3925
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2014)
Projected traffic628 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Duchesne City St. over Duchesne River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duchesne City St. over Duchesne 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Duchesne City St. over Duchesne River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duchesne City St. over Duchesne River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Duchesne City St. over Duchesne River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.