US Bridges

US-191 over Moab Canyon Wash

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 4.3 Miles North of Moab · Structure no. 0E2504

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 over Moab Canyon Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US-191 over Moab Canyon Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,101 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,521 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-191
CrossesMoab Canyon Wash
Location4.3 Miles North of Moab
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateUtah
Coordinates38.60806, -109.60389
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,101 (2022)
Projected traffic14,521 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 over Moab Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 over Moab Canyon 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 over Moab Canyon Wash carry?

About 12,101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US-191 over Moab Canyon Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US-191 over Moab Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.