US Bridges

SR-256 over Sevier River

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 0.5 Mile South of Redmond · Structure no. 0C 810

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,077
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-256 over Sevier River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-256 over Sevier River in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,077 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,692 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-256
CrossesSevier River
Location0.5 Mile South of Redmond
RouteState Highway 256
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.9915, -111.86091
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,077 (2022)
Projected traffic3,692 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-256 over Sevier River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-256 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-256 over Sevier River carry?

About 3,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-256 over Sevier River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-256 over Sevier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.