US Bridges

County Road over Sevier River

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 2 Mi.S.Of Bryce Cyn. Jct. · Structure no. 017012F

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sevier River is a prestressed concrete tee beam 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier River
Location2 Mi.S.Of Bryce Cyn. Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates37.72008, -112.38414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic31 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 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 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Sevier River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sevier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.