US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 204 over Grove Canal

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · 6 Mi. S.E. of Piedmont · Structure no. FIB

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 204 over Grove Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ui Cnty RD 204 over Grove Canal in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUi Cnty RD 204
CrossesGrove Canal
Location6 Mi. S.E. of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.19854, -110.51957
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2024)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ui Cnty RD 204 over Grove Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 204 over Grove Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ui Cnty RD 204 over Grove Canal carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ui Cnty RD 204 over Grove Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 204 over Grove Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.