US Bridges

SR-59 over GOULD'S Wash

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 9 Miles So. of Hurricane · Structure no. 0E2052

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,920
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-59 over GOULD'S Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-59 over GOULD'S Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 63 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 3,920 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-59
CrossesGOULD'S Wash
Location9 Miles So. of Hurricane
RouteState Highway 59
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.11836, -113.17019
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,920 (2014)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2034
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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-59 over GOULD'S Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR-59 over GOULD'S 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-59 over GOULD'S Wash carry?

About 3,920 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-59 over GOULD'S Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns SR-59 over GOULD'S Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.