US Bridges

County Road over Sevier River

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 1.1 Miles So. of Central · Structure no. 041010F

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sevier River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Sevier River in Sevier 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier River
Location1.1 Miles So. of Central
RouteCounty Highway 2548
StateUtah
Coordinates38.68739, -112.09878
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2010)
Projected traffic505 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sevier River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Sevier River carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Sevier River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sevier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.