US Bridges

County Road over San Pitch River

Fair

Sanpete County, Utah · 1 Mile West of Gunnison · Structure no. 039009F

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over San Pitch River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over San Pitch River in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSan Pitch River
Location1 Mile West of Gunnison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanpete County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.14971, -111.84001
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2010)
Projected traffic82 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over San Pitch River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over San Pitch River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over San Pitch River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over San Pitch River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over San Pitch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.