US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Recapture Res. Spillway

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 4.4 Mi.North of Blanding · Structure no. 0V2017

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Recapture Res. Spillway is a steel culvert carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Recapture Res. Spillway in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,309 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,971 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesRecapture Res. Spillway
Location4.4 Mi.North of Blanding
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.65929, -109.43953
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,309 (2022)
Projected traffic3,971 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 Recapture Res. Spillway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Recapture Res. Spillway 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 US-191 (SR-191) over Recapture Res. Spillway carry?

About 3,309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-191 (SR-191) over Recapture Res. Spillway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Recapture Res. Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.