US Bridges

County Road over Uintah River

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 1 Mile So. of Whiterocks · Structure no. 047004D

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,008
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Uintah River is a concrete frame carrying County Road over Uintah River in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesUintah River
Location1 Mile So. of Whiterocks
RouteCounty Highway 2734
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.45475, -109.9369
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2010)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Uintah River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Uintah 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Uintah River carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Uintah River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Uintah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.