US Bridges

Paunsauguant Drive over Sevier River

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 2 Miles North of Hatch · Structure no. 017020C

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paunsauguant Drive over Sevier River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Paunsauguant Drive over Sevier River in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 35 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPaunsauguant Drive
CrossesSevier River
Location2 Miles North of Hatch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.67253, -112.40703
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic125 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Paunsauguant Drive over Sevier River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Paunsauguant Drive 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 Paunsauguant Drive over Sevier River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paunsauguant Drive over Sevier River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Paunsauguant Drive over Sevier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.