US Bridges

County Road over Sevier River

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 5 Mi.So.Of Bryce Cyn JCT · Structure no. 017009C

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
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 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier River
Location5 Mi.So.Of Bryce Cyn JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.67675, -112.39897
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2010)
Projected traffic38 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1987, making it 38 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 32 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 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sevier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.