US Bridges

Town Str.-Fa. #526 over Deep Creek

PoorPosted for load

Box Elder County, Utah · West Side of Snowville · Structure no. 003004D

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Str.-Fa. #526 over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Town Str.-Fa. #526 over Deep Creek in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTown Str.-Fa. #526
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationWest Side of Snowville
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates41.96553, -112.72233
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2010)
Projected traffic765 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Str.-Fa. #526 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Str.-Fa. #526 over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Town Str.-Fa. #526 over Deep Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Town Str.-Fa. #526 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Town Str.-Fa. #526 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.