US Bridges

SR-88 over Green River

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · At Ouray · Structure no. 0C 640

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,535
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-88 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-88 over Green River in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,535 vehicles a day, roughly 71% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,169 by 2034. The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-88
CrossesGreen River
LocationAt Ouray
RouteState Highway 88
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.08484, -109.67589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,535 (2014)
Projected traffic3,169 by 2034
Trucks71%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-88 over Green River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-88 over Green 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 SR-88 over Green River carry?

About 2,535 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 71% are trucks.

How long is SR-88 over Green River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR-88 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.