US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Ashley Creek

Fair

Uintah County, Utah · 9.5 Miles East of Vernal · Structure no. 0F 593

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,078
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Ashley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Ashley Creek in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,078 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,894 by 2037. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesAshley Creek
Location9.5 Miles East of Vernal
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyUintah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.37516, -109.40818
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,078 (2017)
Projected traffic4,894 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ashley Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) over Ashley Creek 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 Ashley Creek carry?

About 4,078 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) over Ashley Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.