US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Red Creek

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 3.1 Mi.East of Fruitland · Structure no. 0D 595

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Red Creek is a concrete frame carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Red Creek in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1959, 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 6,791 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,149 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesRed Creek
Location3.1 Mi.East of Fruitland
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.20111, -110.78444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,791 (2021)
Projected traffic8,149 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-40 (SR-40) over Red Creek built?

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

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) over Red Creek 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 US-40 (SR-40) over Red Creek carry?

About 6,791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) over Red Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.