US Bridges

County Road over Duchesne River

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 7 Miles Sw. of Talmage · Structure no. 013078C

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Duchesne River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Duchesne River in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 73 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDuchesne River
Location7 Miles Sw. of Talmage
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.29722, -110.51501
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic58 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County Road over Duchesne River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is County Road 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 County Road over Duchesne River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Duchesne River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Duchesne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.