US Bridges

County Road over Bear River

FairPosted for load

Box Elder County, Utah · West of Cutler Dam · Structure no. 003041C

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Bear River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying County Road over Bear River in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2030. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBear River
LocationWest of Cutler Dam
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyBox Elder County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.83261, -112.05877
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic31 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Bear River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County Road over Bear 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 County Road over Bear River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Bear River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.