US Bridges

County Road over Cliff Creek

Good

Uintah County, Utah · 2 Miles Ne. of Jensen · Structure no. 047040D

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Cliff Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road over Cliff Creek in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCliff Creek
Location2 Miles Ne. of Jensen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.38189, -109.31714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2010)
Projected traffic230 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cliff Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Cliff Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Cliff Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Cliff Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Cliff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.