US Bridges

SR-95 over Big Canyon Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 4.4 Mi.Sw. of Blanding · Structure no. 0D 607

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-95 over Big Canyon Wash is a concrete frame carrying SR-95 over Big Canyon Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-95
CrossesBig Canyon Wash
Location4.4 Mi.Sw. of Blanding
RouteState Highway 95
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.57631, -109.50747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2022)
Projected traffic653 by 2042
Trucks55%
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-95 over Big Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-95 over Big Canyon 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-95 over Big Canyon Wash carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is SR-95 over Big Canyon Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR-95 over Big Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.