US Bridges

City Road over Browns Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · Green River Missile Base · Structure no. 015023V

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Road over Browns Wash is a steel culvert carrying City Road over Browns Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Road
CrossesBrowns Wash
LocationGreen River Missile Base
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.98231, -110.14111
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic31 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Road over Browns Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Road over Browns 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 City Road over Browns Wash carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is City Road over Browns Wash?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns City Road over Browns Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.