US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Grand County, Utah · Near Moab Airport · Structure no. 0C 444

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Union Pacific Railroad in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,501 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,401 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
LocationNear Moab Airport
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.75473, -109.74015
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,501 (2022)
Projected traffic11,401 by 2042
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-191 (SR-191) over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Union Pacific Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-191 (SR-191) over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 9,501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US-191 (SR-191) over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.