US Bridges

SR-45 over Unnamed Wash

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 29 Miles So.Of Jct. US-40 · Structure no. 0E2356

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-45 over Unnamed Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-45 over Unnamed Wash in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-45
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location29 Miles So.Of Jct. US-40
RouteState Highway 45
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.09417, -109.22611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2021)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2041
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-45 over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-45 over Unnamed 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 SR-45 over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR-45 over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-45 over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.