US Bridges

County Road over The Gulch

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 10 Miles East of Boulder · Structure no. 017053D

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over The Gulch is a concrete frame carrying County Road over The Gulch in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesThe Gulch
Location10 Miles East of Boulder
RouteCounty Highway 1668
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.8556, -111.31075
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2010)
Projected traffic15 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 The Gulch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over The Gulch 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 The Gulch carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over The Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over The Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.