US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Cottonwood Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · West Side of Bluff · Structure no. 0F 425

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Cottonwood Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Cottonwood Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,316 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesCottonwood Wash
LocationWest Side of Bluff
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.28245, -109.5614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,316 (2022)
Projected traffic2,779 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Cottonwood Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.