US Bridges

County Road over Escalante River

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · North Side of Escalante · Structure no. 017037E

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Escalante River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road over Escalante River in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEscalante River
LocationNorth Side of Escalante
RouteCounty Highway 1666
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.77669, -111.59333
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2010)
Projected traffic199 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 County Road over Escalante River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Escalante 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 Escalante River carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Escalante River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Escalante River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.