US Bridges

SR-19 over Browns Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · East Side of Green River · Structure no. 0F 418

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,911
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-19 over Browns Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-19 over Browns Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,911 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,493 by 2037. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-19
CrossesBrowns Wash
LocationEast Side of Green River
RouteState Highway 19
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.98695, -110.12656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,911 (2017)
Projected traffic3,493 by 2037
Trucks53%
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 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-19 over Browns Wash built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-19 over Browns 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-19 over Browns Wash carry?

About 2,911 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is SR-19 over Browns Wash?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-19 over Browns Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.