US Bridges

Town Road over Malad River

PoorPosted for load

Box Elder County, Utah · West Side of Elwood · Structure no. 003037F

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Road over Malad River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Town Road over Malad River in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Road
CrossesMalad River
LocationWest Side of Elwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBox Elder County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.66872, -112.15556
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2010)
Projected traffic321 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Road over Malad River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Road over Malad River 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 Road over Malad River carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Road over Malad River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Town Road over Malad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.