US Bridges

SR-23 over Bear River (cutler Res)

Fair

Cache County, Utah · North of Cache Junction · Structure no. 0C 687

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-23 over Bear River (cutler Res) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-23 over Bear River (cutler Res) in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2034. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-23
CrossesBear River (cutler Res)
LocationNorth of Cache Junction
RouteState Highway 23
CountyCache County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.84343, -112.00322
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2014)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2034
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-23 over Bear River (cutler Res) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-23 over Bear River (cutler Res) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-23 over Bear River (cutler Res) carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-23 over Bear River (cutler Res)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-23 over Bear River (cutler Res)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.