US Bridges

Westview Drive over Shurtz Wash

Fair

Iron County, Utah · 1 Mi.No. of Hamilton Fort · Structure no. 021016D

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westview Drive over Shurtz Wash is a concrete frame carrying Westview Drive over Shurtz Wash in Iron County, Utah. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestview Drive
CrossesShurtz Wash
Location1 Mi.No. of Hamilton Fort
RouteCounty Highway 1743
CountyIron County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.635, -113.13391
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2010)
Projected traffic766 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Westview Drive over Shurtz Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westview Drive over Shurtz 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 Westview Drive over Shurtz Wash carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Westview Drive over Shurtz Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Westview Drive over Shurtz Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.