US Bridges

County Road over Alvey Wash

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · Se. of Escalante · Structure no. 017056C

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Alvey Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Alvey Wash in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesAlvey Wash
LocationSe. of Escalante
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.72263, -111.55796
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2010)
Projected traffic115 by 2030
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Alvey Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 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 95 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Alvey Wash?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Alvey Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.