Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash
PoorGrand County, Utah · 14.5 Miles N. of SR-128 · Structure no. 019027F
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.