US Bridges

County Road over Sevier River

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · In Town of Venice · Structure no. 041042F

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
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 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier River
LocationIn Town of Venice
RouteCounty Highway 2546
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.80103, -112.00629
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2010)
Projected traffic475 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

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 391 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Sevier River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sevier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.