US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Strawberry River

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · West Side of Duchesne · Structure no. 0F 265

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Strawberry River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Strawberry River in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,358 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,830 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesStrawberry River
LocationWest Side of Duchesne
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.16417, -110.41694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,358 (2022)
Projected traffic8,830 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Strawberry River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) over Strawberry 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 US-40 (SR-40) over Strawberry River carry?

About 7,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) over Strawberry River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Strawberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.