US Bridges

Mcelmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek

Good

San Juan County, Utah · 11 MI NE Aneth Utah · Structure no. 2511004P0000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Mcelmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcelmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMcelmo Creek RD
CrossesMcelmo Creek
Location11 MI NE Aneth Utah
StateUtah
Coordinates37.30095, -109.05942
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcelmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcelmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mcelmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Mcelmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mcelmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.