US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Coyote Wash

Good

San Juan County, Utah · 0.5 Mi.So. of LA Sal Jct. · Structure no. 0V1697

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Coyote Wash is a steel culvert carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Coyote Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,296 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,355 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesCoyote Wash
Location0.5 Mi.So. of LA Sal Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.30472, -109.39833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,296 (2021)
Projected traffic6,355 by 2041
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
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 Coyote Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Coyote 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 US-191 (SR-191) over Coyote Wash carry?

About 5,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Coyote Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.