US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Powder Springs Wash

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 6 Miles West Colorado Ln. · Structure no. 0E1029

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Powder Springs Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Powder Springs 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 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 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesPowder Springs Wash
Location6 Miles West Colorado Ln.
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.29028, -109.16139
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 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 Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs Wash 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 Powder Springs Wash carry?

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

How long is US-40 (SR-40) over Powder Springs Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Powder Springs Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.