McElmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek
San Juan County, Utah · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- McElmo Creek RD over Mcelmo Creek in San Juan County, Utah, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2008).
- It is one of 12 of the 49 inventoried bridges in San Juan County rated good (24.5%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 54 ft |
| Location | 11 Mi NE Aneth Utah |
| NBI structure number | 2511004P0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Utah department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in San Juan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-191 (SR-191) over Mormon Tank Wash | 1998 | 6,237 | Fair |
| US-191 (SR-191) over Kane Springs Wash | 1996 | 6,237 | Fair |
| US-191 (SR-191) over Big Mule Shoe Wash Tun. | 1940 | 6,237 | Good |
| US-191 (SR-191) over Coyote Wash | 2001 | 5,296 | Good |
| US-191 (SR-191) over Hatch Wash | 1956 | 4,080 | Fair |
| US-191 (SR-191) over Peters Wash | 1959 | 3,735 | Fair |
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