US Bridges

County Road over Sand Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · Northwest of Cleveland · Structure no. 015013D

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sand Wash is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Sand Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSand Wash
LocationNorthwest of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.35642, -110.87075
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic153 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Sand Wash built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Sand 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 Sand Wash carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Sand Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sand Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.