US Bridges

County Road over Skutumpah Creek

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 25 Miles East of Glendale · Structure no. 025009F

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Skutumpah Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Skutumpah Creek in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSkutumpah Creek
Location25 Miles East of Glendale
RouteCounty Highway 1868
StateUtah
Coordinates37.27893, -112.34549
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2010)
Projected traffic77 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

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 County Road over Skutumpah Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Skutumpah Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Skutumpah Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Skutumpah Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Skutumpah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.