US Bridges

SR-162 over Marble Wash

Good

San Juan County, Utah · 0.5 Mi.West Colorado Ln. · Structure no. 0V1679

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,114
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-162 over Marble Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR-162 over Marble Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,537 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-162
CrossesMarble Wash
Location0.5 Mi.West Colorado Ln.
RouteState Highway 162
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.15262, -109.04899
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,114 (2021)
Projected traffic2,537 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Marble Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR-162 over Marble Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns SR-162 over Marble Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.