US Bridges

Uintah River Road over Uintah River

FairPosted for load

Duchesne County, Utah · 21 MI N Roosevelt Utah · Structure no. 040103000001011

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Uintah River Road over Uintah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uintah River Road over Uintah River in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2010. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesUintah River Road
CrossesUintah River
Location21 MI N Roosevelt Utah
RouteFederal Lands Road 10118
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.59153, -110.11475
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1992)
Projected traffic20 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uintah River Road over Uintah River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Uintah River Road over Uintah 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Uintah River Road over Uintah River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Uintah River Road over Uintah River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Uintah River Road over Uintah River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.