US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Cow Wash

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 7.7 Miles E. of Jensen · Structure no. 0E1030

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

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Cow Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Cow Wash in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1955, 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 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesCow Wash
Location7.7 Miles E. of Jensen
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.30806, -109.21528
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 Cow Wash built?

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

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) over Cow 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 Cow Wash carry?

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

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Cow Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.