US Bridges

County Road over Cane Springs Wash

FairPosted for load

San Juan County, Utah · 10 Miles N. of Lasal Jct. · Structure no. 037014C

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Cane Springs Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Cane Springs Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCane Springs Wash
Location10 Miles N. of Lasal Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.4105, -109.42811
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2010)
Projected traffic16 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Cane Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Cane Springs 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Cane Springs Wash carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Cane Springs Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Cane Springs Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.