US Bridges

County Road over Little Bear River

Good

Cache County, Utah · 3 Miles So. of Paradise · Structure no. 005013E

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Little Bear River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road over Little Bear River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesLittle Bear River
Location3 Miles So. of Paradise
RouteCounty Highway 3300
StateUtah
Coordinates41.52964, -111.81319
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2010)
Projected traffic306 by 2030
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 County Road over Little Bear River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Little Bear River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Little Bear River carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Little Bear River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Little Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.