US Bridges

SR-12 over Escalante River

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 14MILES East of Escalante · Structure no. 0C 784

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-12 over Escalante River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-12 over Escalante River 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-12
CrossesEscalante River
Location14MILES East of Escalante
RouteState Highway 12
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.77571, -111.41826
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2022)
Projected traffic776 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-12 over Escalante River built?

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

What condition is SR-12 over Escalante 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-12 over Escalante River carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-12 over Escalante River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR-12 over Escalante River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.