US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Uintah River

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 11.2 Mi.East of Roosevelt · Structure no. 0C 321

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Uintah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Uintah River in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesUintah River
Location11.2 Mi.East of Roosevelt
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.3019, -109.85368
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-40 (SR-40) over Uintah River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-40 (SR-40) over Uintah River carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) over Uintah River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Uintah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.