US Bridges

Park Entrance Road over Salt Valley Wash

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 12.9 Miles North of Jct. · Structure no. 1348004P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Park Entrance Road over Salt Valley Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Park Entrance Road over Salt Valley Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance Road
CrossesSalt Valley Wash
Location12.9 Miles North of Jct.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.73272, -109.55544
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Entrance Road over Salt Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance Road over Salt Valley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Park Entrance Road over Salt Valley Wash carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance Road over Salt Valley Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Park Entrance Road over Salt Valley Wash?

It is owned by the National Park Service.