US Bridges

SR-24 over Chaffan Wash

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · 9 Miles East of Cainville · Structure no. 0V 875

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Chaffan Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR-24 over Chaffan Wash in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesChaffan Wash
Location9 Miles East of Cainville
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.36422, -110.87832
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2014)
Projected traffic782 by 2034
Trucks29%
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 Chaffan Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Chaffan Wash 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Chaffan Wash carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Chaffan Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR-24 over Chaffan Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.