US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Strawberry River

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · East Side of Duchesne · Structure no. 0F 62

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,332
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 1963, so it is 62 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 6,332 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,598 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesStrawberry River
LocationEast Side of Duchesne
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.16111, -110.38861
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,332 (2022)
Projected traffic7,598 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 1963, making it 62 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 6,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.