US Bridges

County Road over Horse Canyon Wash

FairPosted for load

Emery County, Utah · 8 Mi. Se. of Sunnyside · Structure no. 015012F

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Horse Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Horse Canyon Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesHorse Canyon Wash
Location8 Mi. Se. of Sunnyside
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.45511, -110.36124
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2010)
Projected traffic46 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Horse Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Horse Canyon 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 Horse Canyon Wash carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Horse Canyon Wash?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Horse Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.