US Bridges

County Road over Western Fuels Railroad

Good

Uintah County, Utah · 7 Miles North of Bonanza · Structure no. 047047V

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Western Fuels Railroad is a steel culvert carrying County Road over Western Fuels Railroad in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesWestern Fuels Railroad
Location7 Miles North of Bonanza
RouteCounty Highway 2778
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.11714, -109.1655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2010)
Projected traffic476 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Western Fuels Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Western Fuels Railroad 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 Western Fuels Railroad carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Western Fuels Railroad?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns County Road over Western Fuels Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.