US Bridges

Winding Road over E. Fork Sevier River

Good

Garfield County, Utah · 0.1 Mi. West of Fs Rd. 37 · Structure no. 040703000001048

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Winding Road over E. Fork Sevier River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winding Road over E. Fork Sevier River in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2050. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWinding Road
CrossesE. Fork Sevier River
Location0.1 Mi. West of Fs Rd. 37
RouteFederal Lands Road 30572
StateUtah
Coordinates37.61276, -112.24921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1994)
Projected traffic100 by 2050
Trucks—
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

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winding Road over E. Fork Sevier River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Road over E. Fork Sevier River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Road over E. Fork Sevier River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Winding Road over E. Fork Sevier River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road over E. Fork Sevier River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.