US Bridges

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

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 3.1 Miles North of Moab · Structure no. 0C 756

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Lower Courthouse Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Lower Courthouse Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 14,182 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,018 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesLower Courthouse Wash
Location3.1 Miles North of Moab
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.60654, -109.58327
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,182 (2022)
Projected traffic17,018 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Lower Courthouse Wash built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Lower 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 Lower Courthouse Wash carry?

About 14,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.