US Bridges

SR-162 over Mccracken Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 8 Miles East of Bluff · Structure no. 0E2333

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-162 over Mccracken Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR-162 over Mccracken Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-162
CrossesMccracken Wash
Location8 Miles East of Bluff
RouteState Highway 162
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.29014, -109.40208
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2021)
Projected traffic863 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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-162 over Mccracken Wash built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-162 over Mccracken 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-162 over Mccracken Wash carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-162 over Mccracken Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR-162 over Mccracken Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.