Grand County Bridge Report Card
Grand County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Grand County, Utah
Grand County has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.8% is at or below the 3.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Grand County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.8% | 1.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.7% | 3.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 649,036 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Grand County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Mesa Road over Nash Wash | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7 | 1987 |
| County Road over Wayne Wash | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 139 | 1931 |
| County Road over Saleratus Wash | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 13 | 1931 |
| Us-191 (sr-191) over Pack Creek | High traffic | Fair | 20,310 | 1955 |
| Us-191 (sr-191) over Mill Creek | High traffic | Fair | 20,310 | 1956 |
| Us-191 (sr-191) over Lower Courthouse Wash | High traffic | Fair | 14,182 | 1991 |
| Us-191 over Moab Canyon Wash | High traffic | Fair | 12,101 | 2004 |
| I-70 (sr-70) over Crescent Wash | High traffic | Fair | 11,872 | 1959 |
| I-70 (sr-70) over Corral Wash | High traffic | Fair | 11,872 | 1960 |
| I-70 (sr-70) over Crooked Wash | High traffic | Fair | 11,872 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.