US Bridges

SR-162 over Montezuma Creek

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · W.Of Montezuma Crk.Town · Structure no. 0F 536

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-162 over Montezuma Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-162 over Montezuma Creek in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-162
CrossesMontezuma Creek
LocationW.Of Montezuma Crk.Town
RouteState Highway 162
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.27215, -109.32844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2022)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Montezuma Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-162 over Montezuma Creek 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 Montezuma Creek carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR-162 over Montezuma Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-162 over Montezuma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.