US Bridges

SR-162 over Recapture Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 4.5 Miles East of Bluff · Structure no. 0F 455

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
443 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-162 over Recapture Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-162 over Recapture 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2034. The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-162
CrossesRecapture Wash
Location4.5 Miles East of Bluff
RouteState Highway 162
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.30016, -109.45775
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length443 ft (134.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2014)
Projected traffic557 by 2034
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 Recapture Wash built?

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

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

About 445 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-162 over Recapture Wash?

The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-162 over Recapture Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.