US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Sand Wash

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 19 MI East of Roosevelt · Structure no. 0E1158

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Sand Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Sand Wash in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesSand Wash
Location19 MI East of Roosevelt
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.31315, -109.70727
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sand Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.