US Bridges

County Road over Saleratus Wash

FairPosted for load

Emery County, Utah · 5 Miles W. of Green River · Structure no. 015005C

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Saleratus Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Saleratus Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSaleratus Wash
Location5 Miles W. of Green River
RouteCounty Highway 1646
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.98161, -110.24878
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2010)
Projected traffic15 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Saleratus Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Saleratus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Saleratus Wash carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Saleratus Wash?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Saleratus Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.