US Bridges

SR-24 over Fremont River

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · 1 Mile West of Torrey · Structure no. 0D 642

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,868
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Fremont River is a concrete frame carrying SR-24 over Fremont River in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,868 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,242 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesFremont River
Location1 Mile West of Torrey
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.30196, -111.45043
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,868 (2021)
Projected traffic2,242 by 2041
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-24 over Fremont River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 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 1,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Fremont River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Fremont River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.