US Bridges

County Road over Sevier River

FairPosted for load

Garfield County, Utah · 1 Mile Ne. of Panguitch · Structure no. 017006C

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
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 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier River
Location1 Mile Ne. of Panguitch
RouteCounty Highway 1678
StateUtah
Coordinates37.83702, -112.41951
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2010)
Projected traffic84 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 Sevier River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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 69 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Sevier River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sevier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.