US Bridges

County Road over Bitter Creek Wash

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 4.5 Mi. Ne.Of Harley Dome · Structure no. 019033D

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Bitter Creek Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road over Bitter Creek Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2030. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBitter Creek Wash
Location4.5 Mi. Ne.Of Harley Dome
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.20594, -109.07608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2010)
Projected traffic22 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Bitter Creek Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Bitter Creek 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 Bitter Creek Wash carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Bitter Creek Wash?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Bitter Creek Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.