US Bridges

US-50 (SR-50) over Denmark Wash

Good

Sevier County, Utah · 0.3 Mile West of Salina · Structure no. 0E 872

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,070
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 (SR-50) over Denmark Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US-50 (SR-50) over Denmark Wash in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 73 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,884 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS-50 (SR-50)
CrossesDenmark Wash
Location0.3 Mile West of Salina
RouteState Highway 50
StateUtah
Coordinates38.95367, -111.89397
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2017)
Projected traffic4,884 by 2037
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-50 (SR-50) over Denmark Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US-50 (SR-50) over Denmark Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US-50 (SR-50) over Denmark Wash carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US-50 (SR-50) over Denmark Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns US-50 (SR-50) over Denmark Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.