US Bridges

SR-153 over Beaver River

Fair

Beaver County, Utah · 4.7 Miles East of Beaver · Structure no. 0F 519

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-153 over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR-153 over Beaver River in Beaver County, Utah. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-153
CrossesBeaver River
Location4.7 Miles East of Beaver
RouteState Highway 153
CountyBeaver County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.2775, -112.55972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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 1984, making it 41 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-153 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.