US Bridges

County Road over Bear River

Fair

Cache County, Utah · 0.5 Mile No. of Benson · Structure no. 005031F

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Bear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Bear River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2034. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBear River
Location0.5 Mile No. of Benson
RouteCounty Highway 1186
CountyCache County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.80091, -111.90954
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2014)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bear River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Bear River carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Bear River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.