US Bridges

County RD over Recapture Creek

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 5 Miles Se. of Blanding · Structure no. 037022E

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Recapture Creek is a steel culvert carrying County RD over Recapture Creek in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesRecapture Creek
Location5 Miles Se. of Blanding
RouteCounty Highway 2416
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.5501, -109.427
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2017)
Projected traffic950 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 RD over Recapture Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Recapture 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 RD over Recapture Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Recapture Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns County RD over Recapture Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.