US Bridges

SR-59 over Goulds Wash

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 9.5 Mi.No. Arizona Line · Structure no. 0H9862

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,920
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-59 over Goulds Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR-59 over Goulds Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-59
CrossesGoulds Wash
Location9.5 Mi.No. Arizona Line
RouteState Highway 59
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.0945, -113.11867
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

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 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-59 over Goulds Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-59 over Goulds 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 Goulds Wash carry?

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

How long is SR-59 over Goulds Wash?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns SR-59 over Goulds Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.