US Bridges

SR-95 over Comb Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 18 MI West of Blanding · Structure no. 0V1120R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-95 over Comb Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR-95 over Comb Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-95
CrossesComb Wash
Location18 MI West of Blanding
RouteState Highway 95
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.51164, -109.65522
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2022)
Projected traffic653 by 2042
Trucks55%
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-95 over Comb Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-95 over Comb 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-95 over Comb Wash carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is SR-95 over Comb Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns SR-95 over Comb Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.