US Bridges

SR-153 over Beaver River

Fair

Beaver County, Utah · 8.4 Miles East of Beaver · Structure no. 0D 817

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-153 over Beaver River is a concrete frame carrying SR-153 over Beaver River in Beaver County, Utah. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-153
CrossesBeaver River
Location8.4 Miles East of Beaver
RouteState Highway 153
CountyBeaver County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.26141, -112.51589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks33%
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-153 over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-153 over Beaver 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR-153 over Beaver River carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR-153 over Beaver River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-153 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.