US Bridges

SR-276 over North Wash

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · At Trachyte Junction · Structure no. 0F 208

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-276 over North Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-276 over North Wash in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2034. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-276
CrossesNorth Wash
LocationAt Trachyte Junction
RouteState Highway 276
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.02482, -110.57103
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2014)
Projected traffic325 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 North Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-276 over North 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-276 over North Wash carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-276 over North Wash?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-276 over North Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.