US Bridges

SR-57 over South Wash

FairPosted for load

Emery County, Utah · 0.7 Mi.No.Of Jct.W/ SR-10 · Structure no. 0E2061

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-57 over South Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-57 over South Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-57
CrossesSouth Wash
Location0.7 Mi.No.Of Jct.W/ SR-10
RouteState Highway 57
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.18721, -111.0476
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2014)
Projected traffic550 by 2034
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-57 over South Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR-57 over South 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-57 over South Wash carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is SR-57 over South Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR-57 over South Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.