US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 9 Miles So.Of Lasal JCT · Structure no. 0C 292

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,080
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2034. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesHatch Wash
Location9 Miles So.Of Lasal JCT
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.20063, -109.37504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2014)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2034
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch Wash carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch Wash?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.