US Bridges

SR-62 over East Fork Sevier River

Fair

Piute County, Utah · 2.8 Mi.East of Kingston · Structure no. 0D 517

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-62 over East Fork Sevier River is a concrete frame carrying SR-62 over East Fork Sevier River in Piute County, Utah. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-62
CrossesEast Fork Sevier River
Location2.8 Mi.East of Kingston
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPiute County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.20057, -112.15312
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2017)
Projected traffic665 by 2037
Trucks34%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-62 over East Fork Sevier River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-62 over East Fork Sevier River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-62 over East Fork Sevier River carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR-62 over East Fork Sevier River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-62 over East Fork Sevier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.