US Bridges

County Road over Fremont River

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · 1.5 Miles Sw. of Bicknell · Structure no. 055002F

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Fremont River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Fremont River in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesFremont River
Location1.5 Miles Sw. of Bicknell
RouteCounty Highway 3258
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.32825, -111.56575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2010)
Projected traffic138 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Fremont River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Fremont River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Fremont River carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Fremont River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Fremont River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.