US Bridges

County Road over Paria River

FairPosted for load

Garfield County, Utah · 1 Miles Se. of Tropic · Structure no. 017043C

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Paria River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road over Paria River in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1993, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesParia River
Location1 Miles Se. of Tropic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.61292, -112.06147
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Paria River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road over Paria 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 Paria River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Paria River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Paria River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.