US Bridges

SR-102 over Bear River

Fair

Box Elder County, Utah · 1.3 Mi.E.Of Haws Corner · Structure no. 0D 551

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-102 over Bear River is a concrete continuous frame carrying SR-102 over Bear River in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,838 by 2034. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-102
CrossesBear River
Location1.3 Mi.E.Of Haws Corner
RouteState Highway 102
CountyBox Elder County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.71333, -112.11722
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2014)
Projected traffic2,838 by 2034
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-102 over Bear River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-102 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-102 over Bear River carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is SR-102 over Bear River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-102 over Bear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.