US Bridges

SR-95 over White Canyon

Good

San Juan County, Utah · 6.1 Mi.E.Hite Marina Road · Structure no. 0C 491

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-95 over White Canyon is a steel continuous frame carrying SR-95 over White Canyon in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2037. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-95
CrossesWhite Canyon
Location6.1 Mi.E.Hite Marina Road
RouteState Highway 95
StateUtah
Coordinates37.82019, -110.35151
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2017)
Projected traffic239 by 2037
Trucks47%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-95 over White Canyon built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-95 over White Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR-95 over White Canyon carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is SR-95 over White Canyon?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR-95 over White Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.