US Bridges

SR-10 over Quitchupah Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 3.5 Miles South of Emery · Structure no. 0F 414

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,415
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-10 over Quitchupah Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-10 over Quitchupah Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,415 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,269 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-10
CrossesQuitchupah Wash
Location3.5 Miles South of Emery
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.87589, -111.29111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,415 (2014)
Projected traffic4,269 by 2034
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-10 over Quitchupah Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-10 over Quitchupah 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR-10 over Quitchupah Wash carry?

About 3,415 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is SR-10 over Quitchupah Wash?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-10 over Quitchupah Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.