US Bridges

SR-276 over Hansen Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 6.1 Miles No. of Bullfrog · Structure no. 0F 150

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-276 over Hansen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-276 over Hansen Creek in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2034. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-276
CrossesHansen Creek
Location6.1 Miles No. of Bullfrog
RouteState Highway 276
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.64305, -110.71882
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2014)
Projected traffic619 by 2034
Trucks26%
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-276 over Hansen Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-276 over Hansen Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-276 over Hansen Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-276 over Hansen Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR-276 over Hansen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.