US Bridges

SR-101 over Little Bear River

Fair

Cache County, Utah · East of Wellsville · Structure no. 0D 368

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-101 over Little Bear River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-101 over Little Bear River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,955 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,746 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-101
CrossesLittle Bear River
LocationEast of Wellsville
RouteState Highway 101
CountyCache County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.64345, -111.91745
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,955 (2022)
Projected traffic4,746 by 2042
Trucks22%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-101 over Little Bear River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-101 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-101 over Little Bear River carry?

About 3,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-101 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR-101 over Little Bear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.