US Bridges

County Road over Alvey Wash

FairPosted for load

Garfield County, Utah · 2 Miles Se. of Escalante · Structure no. 017051C

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Alvey Wash is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road over Alvey Wash 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 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. 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 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesAlvey Wash
Location2 Miles Se. of Escalante
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.74322, -111.57736
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Alvey Wash built?

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

What condition is County Road over Alvey Wash 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 Alvey Wash carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Alvey Wash?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Alvey Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.