US Bridges

Town Road over Wet Sandy Wash

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Utah · North Edge of Toquerville · Structure no. 053023D

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Road over Wet Sandy Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Town Road over Wet Sandy Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Road
CrossesWet Sandy Wash
LocationNorth Edge of Toquerville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.29372, -113.29881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2010)
Projected traffic23 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Road over Wet Sandy Wash built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Road over Wet Sandy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Town Road over Wet Sandy Wash carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Town Road over Wet Sandy Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Town Road over Wet Sandy Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.