US Bridges

SR-24 over Old Woman Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 20 Miles So. of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 0E1596

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Old Woman Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-24 over Old Woman Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-24
CrossesOld Woman Wash
Location20 Miles So. of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 24
StateUtah
Coordinates38.68161, -110.53147
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2022)
Projected traffic937 by 2042
Trucks34%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-24 over Old Woman Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR-24 over Old Woman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Old Woman Wash carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Old Woman Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR-24 over Old Woman Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.