US Bridges

County Road over Verdure Creek

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 5 Miles West of Verdure · Structure no. 037013F

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Verdure Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Verdure Creek in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesVerdure Creek
Location5 Miles West of Verdure
RouteCounty Highway 2426
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.78189, -109.27603
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2010)
Projected traffic47 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Verdure Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Verdure 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Verdure Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Verdure Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Verdure Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.