US Bridges

SR-95 over Fry Canyon

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 57 MI West of Blanding · Structure no. 0F 376

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-95 over Fry Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-95 over Fry Canyon in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-95
CrossesFry Canyon
Location57 MI West of Blanding
RouteState Highway 95
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.6363, -110.1502
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 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 Fry Canyon built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-95 over Fry Canyon 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 Fry Canyon carry?

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

How long is SR-95 over Fry Canyon?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-95 over Fry Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.