US Bridges

SR-162 over Dry Wash

Good

San Juan County, Utah · 5 Miles West of Aneth · Structure no. 0V 949

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,274
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-162 over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR-162 over Dry Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,274 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,729 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-162
CrossesDry Wash
Location5 Miles West of Aneth
RouteState Highway 162
StateUtah
Coordinates37.24939, -109.25581
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,274 (2017)
Projected traffic2,729 by 2037
Trucks30%
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-162 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-162 over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-162 over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,274 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR-162 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns SR-162 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.