US Bridges

SR-155 over Sand Wash

Good

Emery County, Utah · In Cleveland · Structure no. 0F 600

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,638
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-155 over Sand Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-155 over Sand Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR-155
CrossesSand Wash
LocationIn Cleveland
RouteState Highway 155
StateUtah
Coordinates39.3505, -110.85186
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2021)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-155 over Sand Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-155 over Sand Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-155 over Sand Wash carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-155 over Sand Wash?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR-155 over Sand Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.