US Bridges

Town Street over Alvey Wash

Good

Garfield County, Utah · South Side of Escalante · Structure no. 017038F

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Street over Alvey Wash is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Town Street over Alvey Wash in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTown Street
CrossesAlvey Wash
LocationSouth Side of Escalante
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates37.75917, -111.60083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2010)
Projected traffic92 by 2030
Trucks10%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Town Street over Alvey Wash built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Street over Alvey Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Town Street over Alvey Wash carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Town Street over Alvey Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Town Street over Alvey Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.