US Bridges

Horse Valley / Bul over Sevier River

Good

Garfield County, Utah · 15 Miles N of Panguitch · Structure no. 0000000L2016404

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

Horse Valley / Bul over Sevier River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horse Valley / Bul over Sevier River in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHorse Valley / Bul
CrossesSevier River
Location15 Miles N of Panguitch
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateUtah
Coordinates38.02836, -112.35735
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Valley / Bul over Sevier River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Valley / Bul over Sevier River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Horse Valley / Bul over Sevier River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Horse Valley / Bul over Sevier River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Valley / Bul over Sevier River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.