US Bridges

SR-257 over Beaver River

Fair

Beaver County, Utah · 4 Miles North of Milford · Structure no. 0E2269

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-257 over Beaver River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-257 over Beaver River in Beaver County, Utah. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,565 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-257
CrossesBeaver River
Location4 Miles North of Milford
RouteState Highway 257
StateUtah
Coordinates38.45639, -113.00548
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2017)
Projected traffic1,565 by 2037
Trucks40%
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-257 over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-257 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-257 over Beaver River carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SR-257 over Beaver River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR-257 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.