US Bridges

SR-128 over Colorado River

Fair

Grand County, Utah · At DEWEY-30 Mi.No.Of Moab · Structure no. 0C 734

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
594 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-128 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-128 over Colorado River in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2034. The structure is 594 ft (180.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-128
CrossesColorado River
LocationAt DEWEY-30 Mi.No.Of Moab
RouteState Highway 128
StateUtah
Coordinates38.81109, -109.30512
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length594 ft (180.9 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2014)
Projected traffic507 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-128 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-128 over Colorado River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-128 over Colorado River carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR-128 over Colorado River?

The structure is 594 ft (180.9 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-128 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.