US Bridges

SR-208 over Golden Stair Hollow Wash

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 9.2 Mi.No.Of Jct. US-40 · Structure no. 0E 902

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-208 over Golden Stair Hollow Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-208 over Golden Stair Hollow Wash in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-208
CrossesGolden Stair Hollow Wash
Location9.2 Mi.No.Of Jct. US-40
RouteState Highway 208
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.32222, -110.68167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusNot eligible 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 Golden Stair Hollow Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-208 over Golden Stair Hollow Wash 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 Golden Stair Hollow Wash carry?

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

How long is SR-208 over Golden Stair Hollow Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-208 over Golden Stair Hollow Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.