US Bridges

SR-95 over Colorado River

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · Near Hite Marina · Structure no. 0C 490

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
738 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-95 over Colorado River is a steel continuous arch - thru carrying SR-95 over Colorado River in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2042. The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-95
CrossesColorado River
LocationNear Hite Marina
RouteState Highway 95
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.89205, -110.37095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length738 ft (224.9 m)
Longest span550 ft (167.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic361 by 2042
Trucks40%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-95 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-95 over Colorado River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR-95 over Colorado River carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SR-95 over Colorado River?

The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long with a longest span of 550 ft (167.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR-95 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.