US Bridges

500 West Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 100 South 500 West Moab · Structure no. 019008F

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,659
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 West Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 500 West Street over Mill Creek in Grand 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 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 2,659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,191 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries500 West Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location100 South 500 West Moab
RouteCity Street 1691
StateUtah
Coordinates38.57236, -109.56133
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,659 (2021)
Projected traffic3,191 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 500 West Street over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is 500 West Street over Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 500 West Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 500 West Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 500 West Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.