US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Kane Springs Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 7.2 Miles No.Lasal Jct. · Structure no. 0F 594

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,237
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Kane Springs Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Kane Springs Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 6,237 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,484 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesKane Springs Wash
Location7.2 Miles No.Lasal Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.39581, -109.45158
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,237 (2022)
Projected traffic7,484 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kane Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Kane Springs 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-191 (SR-191) over Kane Springs Wash carry?

About 6,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

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

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Kane Springs Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.