US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Snake John Wash

Good

Uintah County, Utah · 5.3 MI West Colorado Line · Structure no. 0E1015

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,646
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Snake John Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Snake John Wash in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 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 3,646 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,375 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesSnake John Wash
Location5.3 MI West Colorado Line
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.28806, -109.14778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,646 (2022)
Projected traffic4,375 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Snake John Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) over Snake John Wash 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-40 (SR-40) over Snake John Wash carry?

About 3,646 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) over Snake John Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Snake John Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.