US Bridges

SR-19 over Green River

Fair

Emery County, Utah · East Side of Green River · Structure no. 0C 229

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
604 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,295
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-19 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-19 over Green River in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 77 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 6 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 3,295 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,119 by 2034. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-19
CrossesGreen River
LocationEast Side of Green River
RouteState Highway 19
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.99387, -110.14398
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2014)
Projected traffic4,119 by 2034
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-19 over Green River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR-19 over Green River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-19 over Green River carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is SR-19 over Green River?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-19 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.