US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Upper Courthouse Wash

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 15.7 Miles North of Moab · Structure no. 0C 743

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Upper Courthouse Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Upper Courthouse Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 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 9,501 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,401 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesUpper Courthouse Wash
Location15.7 Miles North of Moab
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.72796, -109.72329
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-191 (SR-191) over Upper Courthouse Wash built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Upper Courthouse 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-191 (SR-191) over Upper Courthouse Wash carry?

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

How long is US-191 (SR-191) over Upper Courthouse Wash?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Upper Courthouse Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.