US Bridges

County Road over Sand Wash

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 3 Miles N. of Panguitch · Structure no. 017003V

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sand Wash is a steel culvert carrying County Road over Sand Wash in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSand Wash
Location3 Miles N. of Panguitch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.87856, -112.41394
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2010)
Projected traffic92 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

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 Sand Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Sand 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Sand Wash carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Sand Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns County Road over Sand Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.