US Bridges

County Road over Fremont Wash

Fair

Iron County, Utah · 0.5 Mi.No.Bear Valley Int · Structure no. 021003C

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Fremont Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Fremont Wash in Iron County, Utah. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesFremont Wash
Location0.5 Mi.No.Bear Valley Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIron County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.07797, -112.68533
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2010)
Projected traffic9 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Fremont Wash built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Fremont 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Fremont Wash carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Fremont Wash?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Fremont Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.