US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Peters Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 13 Mi. No. of Monticello · Structure no. 0E2277

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,735
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Peters Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Peters Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 3,735 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,669 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesPeters Wash
Location13 Mi. No. of Monticello
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.05803, -109.34375
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,735 (2014)
Projected traffic4,669 by 2034
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Peters Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Peters 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 Peters Wash carry?

About 3,735 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.