US Bridges

US-191NB (SR-191) over Colorado River

Good

Grand County, Utah · 2.8 Miles North of Moab · Structure no. 1F 763

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,022 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,780
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191NB (SR-191) over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying US-191NB (SR-191) over Colorado River in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,780 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,225 by 2034. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-191NB (SR-191)
CrossesColorado River
Location2.8 Miles North of Moab
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateUtah
Coordinates38.60274, -109.57671
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,022 ft (311.5 m)
Longest span438 ft (133.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,780 (2014)
Projected traffic12,225 by 2034
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-191NB (SR-191) over Colorado River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191NB (SR-191) over Colorado River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US-191NB (SR-191) over Colorado River carry?

About 9,780 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US-191NB (SR-191) over Colorado River?

The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long with a longest span of 438 ft (133.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-191NB (SR-191) over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.