US Bridges

SR-256 over Sevier River

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · North of Redmond · Structure no. 0D 375A

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
657
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-256 over Sevier River is a concrete frame carrying SR-256 over Sevier River in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-256
CrossesSevier River
LocationNorth of Redmond
RouteState Highway 256
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.02083, -111.84905
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2022)
Projected traffic788 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 statusEligible 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 1934, making it 91 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 657 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-256 over Sevier River?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR-256 over Sevier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.