US Bridges

SR-262 over Recapture Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 1.8 Mi.East of JCT.SR-191 · Structure no. 0C 440

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-262 over Recapture Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-262 over Recapture Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-262
CrossesRecapture Wash
Location1.8 Mi.East of JCT.SR-191
RouteState Highway 262
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.41915, -109.44321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2022)
Projected traffic521 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-262 over Recapture Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-262 over Recapture 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 SR-262 over Recapture Wash carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-262 over Recapture Wash?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR-262 over Recapture Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.