US Bridges

County Road over Escalante River

Poor

Garfield County, Utah · Wide Hollow Res. Road · Structure no. 017050V

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Escalante River is a steel culvert carrying County Road over Escalante River in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEscalante River
LocationWide Hollow Res. Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.77894, -111.62989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2010)
Projected traffic344 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 County Road over Escalante River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Escalante River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Escalante River carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Escalante River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road over Escalante River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.