US Bridges

SR 45 over Mining Trench

Good

Uintah County, Utah · SR 45 @ Bonanza · Structure no. 0F 873

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Mining Trench is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Mining Trench in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2037. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesMining Trench
LocationSR 45 @ Bonanza
RouteState Highway 45
StateUtah
Coordinates40.02003, -109.17345
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2017)
Projected traffic577 by 2037
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Mining Trench built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Mining Trench in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Mining Trench carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Mining Trench?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Mining Trench?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.