US Bridges

Education Center L over East Slough

Good

Box Elder County, Utah · Near JCT I-15 & W. Forest · Structure no. 000065530-51933

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Education Center L over East Slough is a wood or timber slab carrying Education Center L over East Slough in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEducation Center L
CrossesEast Slough
LocationNear JCT I-15 & W. Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateUtah
Coordinates41.50883, -112.06983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Education Center L over East Slough built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Education Center L over East Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Education Center L over East Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Education Center L over East Slough?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Education Center L over East Slough?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.