US Bridges

Canyon Road over Little Bear River

Fair

Cache County, Utah · 50 W. Canyon Road Avon · Structure no. 005012C

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Road over Little Bear River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canyon Road over Little Bear River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 36 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCanyon Road
CrossesLittle Bear River
Location50 W. Canyon Road Avon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCache County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.53603, -111.83047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2014)
Projected traffic115 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Canyon Road over Little Bear River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Canyon 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 Canyon Road over Little Bear River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Canyon Road over Little Bear River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Road over Little Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.