US Bridges

County Road over San Pitch River

Fair

Sanpete County, Utah · 2 Miles West of Ephraim · Structure no. 039032E

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over San Pitch River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road over San Pitch River in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSan Pitch River
Location2 Miles West of Ephraim
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountySanpete County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.36502, -111.64346
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic153 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1991, making it 34 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 126 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over San Pitch River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over San Pitch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.