US Bridges

SR-24 over Fremont River

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Utah · 2 MI East of Fruita · Structure no. 0D 235

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Fremont River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR-24 over Fremont River in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesFremont River
Location2 MI East of Fruita
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.28835, -111.22806
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2022)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 Fremont River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Fremont River carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Fremont River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Fremont River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.