US Bridges

County Road over Fremont River

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · 2 Miles South of Torrey · Structure no. 055005F

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
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 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesFremont River
Location2 Miles South of Torrey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.27708, -111.41631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 25 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic61 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

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 1983, making it 42 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does County Road over Fremont River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Fremont River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Fremont River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.