US Bridges

SR-24 over Dirty Devil River

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · 2 Miles No. of Hanksville · Structure no. 0C 656

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Dirty Devil River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR-24 over Dirty Devil 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 5 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesDirty Devil River
Location2 Miles No. of Hanksville
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.40273, -110.69182
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2021)
Projected traffic566 by 2041
Trucks32%
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-24 over Dirty Devil River built?

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

What condition is SR-24 over Dirty Devil 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Dirty Devil River carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Dirty Devil River?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Dirty Devil River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.