US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Green River

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 1.5 Miles East of Jensen · Structure no. 0C 753

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
589 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Green River in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,215 vehicles a day, roughly 66% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,058 by 2041. The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesGreen River
Location1.5 Miles East of Jensen
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.36976, -109.33511
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length589 ft (179.5 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,215 (2021)
Projected traffic5,058 by 2041
Trucks66%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Green River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) 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 US-40 (SR-40) over Green River carry?

About 4,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 66% are trucks.

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

The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.