US Bridges

County Road over Saleratus Wash

FairPosted for load

Grand County, Utah · 13 Miles E. of Thompson · Structure no. 019031C

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Saleratus Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Saleratus Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSaleratus Wash
Location13 Miles E. of Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.93897, -109.48594
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2010)
Projected traffic15 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Saleratus Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is County Road over Saleratus 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Saleratus Wash carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Saleratus Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Saleratus Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.