Meridian Road over Little Bear River
FairCache County, Utah · 5400 S.2400 W. Wellsville · Structure no. 005006F
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Road over Little Bear River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Meridian Road over Little Bear River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Road over Little Bear River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Road 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 Meridian Road over Little Bear River carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Road over Little Bear River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Road over Little Bear River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.