US Bridges

8700 South Street over Little Bear River

Fair

Cache County, Utah · 800 W. 8700 S. Paradise · Structure no. 005005F

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8700 South Street over Little Bear River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 8700 South Street over Little Bear River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries8700 South Street
CrossesLittle Bear River
Location800 W. 8700 S. Paradise
RouteCounty Highway 1166
StateUtah
Coordinates41.57554, -111.85537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2014)
Projected traffic306 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 8700 South Street over Little Bear River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8700 South Street over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 8700 South Street over Little Bear River carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8700 South Street over Little Bear River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 8700 South Street over Little Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.