US Bridges

Elwood Town Road over Malad River

Fair

Box Elder County, Utah · South Side of Elwood · Structure no. 003035V

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elwood Town Road over Malad River is a steel culvert carrying Elwood Town Road over Malad River in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElwood Town Road
CrossesMalad River
LocationSouth Side of Elwood
RouteCity Street 1114
CountyBox Elder County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.65344, -112.16276
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2010)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Elwood Town Road over Malad River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elwood Town Road over Malad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Elwood Town Road over Malad River carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elwood Town Road over Malad River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Elwood Town Road over Malad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.