US Bridges

SR-45 over Green River

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 6 Miles South Jct. US-40 · Structure no. 0C 745

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
705 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-45 over Green River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-45 over Green River in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,925 by 2034. The structure is 705 ft (214.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-45
CrossesGreen River
Location6 Miles South Jct. US-40
RouteState Highway 45
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.31444, -109.48311
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length705 ft (214.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2014)
Projected traffic3,925 by 2034
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-45 over Green River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-45 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-45 over Green River carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR-45 over Green River?

The structure is 705 ft (214.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-45 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.