US Bridges

County Road over San Rafael River

Good

Emery County, Utah · 21 Mi. Se. of Castle Dale · Structure no. 015010C

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over San Rafael River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over San Rafael River in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2030. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSan Rafael River
Location21 Mi. Se. of Castle Dale
RouteCounty Highway 1636
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.08108, -110.66631
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2010)
Projected traffic54 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 San Rafael River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over San Rafael River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over San Rafael River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over San Rafael River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over San Rafael River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.