US Bridges

Salt Mine Road over Sevier River

Fair

Sanpete County, Utah · 2.5 Miles W. of Axtell · Structure no. 039035C

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Mine Road over Sevier River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salt Mine Road over Sevier River in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSalt Mine Road
CrossesSevier River
Location2.5 Miles W. of Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 2513
CountySanpete County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.05269, -111.85336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2010)
Projected traffic168 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Salt Mine Road over Sevier River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Mine Road over Sevier 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 Salt Mine Road over Sevier River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salt Mine Road over Sevier River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Mine Road over Sevier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.