Road 20157 over Lt Hd Fork Blacksmith
PoorPosted for loadCache County, Utah · 17 M NE of Logan · Structure no. 041907000001019
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Other
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road 20157 over Lt Hd Fork Blacksmith is a wood or timber other carrying Road 20157 over Lt Hd Fork Blacksmith in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 20157 over Lt Hd Fork Blacksmith built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Road 20157 over Lt Hd Fork Blacksmith in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Road 20157 over Lt Hd Fork Blacksmith carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road 20157 over Lt Hd Fork Blacksmith?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Road 20157 over Lt Hd Fork Blacksmith?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.