US Bridges

SR-208 over Duchesne River

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 9.7 Mi.North of JCT.US-40 · Structure no. 0D 569

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-208 over Duchesne River is a concrete frame carrying SR-208 over Duchesne River in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 66 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-208
CrossesDuchesne River
Location9.7 Mi.North of JCT.US-40
RouteState Highway 208
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.32417, -110.67306
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-208 over Duchesne River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR-208 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-208 over Duchesne River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is SR-208 over Duchesne River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-208 over Duchesne River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.