US Bridges

SR-95 over Bennett Wash

Good

Garfield County, Utah · 17.2 Mi.So.Of Hanksville · Structure no. 0V1439

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-95 over Bennett Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR-95 over Bennett Wash in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-95
CrossesBennett Wash
Location17.2 Mi.So.Of Hanksville
RouteState Highway 95
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.13892, -110.60958
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2014)
Projected traffic950 by 2034
Trucks30%
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-95 over Bennett Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-95 over Bennett Wash 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 SR-95 over Bennett Wash carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR-95 over Bennett Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR-95 over Bennett Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.