US Bridges

SR-163 over Lime Creek

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · North of Mexican Hat · Structure no. 0D 703

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-163 over Lime Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR-163 over Lime Creek in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-163
CrossesLime Creek
LocationNorth of Mexican Hat
RouteState Highway 163
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.22263, -109.82272
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2042
Trucks27%
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-163 over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-163 over Lime 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-163 over Lime Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-163 over Lime Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR-163 over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.