US Bridges

SR-24 over San Rafael River

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 6 Miles South of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 0F 202

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over San Rafael River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-24 over San Rafael River in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-24
CrossesSan Rafael River
Location6 Miles South of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 24
StateUtah
Coordinates38.85946, -110.37124
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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 San Rafael River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over San Rafael 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-24 over San Rafael River carry?

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

How long is SR-24 over San Rafael River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over San Rafael River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.