US Bridges

County Road over Sevier River

FairPosted for load

Garfield County, Utah · 1 Mile Ne. of Orton JCT · Structure no. 017001C

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sevier River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Sevier River in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier River
Location1 Mile Ne. of Orton JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.97806, -112.39444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2010)
Projected traffic8 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Sevier River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road over Sevier 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Sevier River carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Sevier River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sevier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.