US Bridges

SR-142 over Cub River

Fair

Cache County, Utah · 1.9 Mile West of Richmond · Structure no. 0D 571

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-142 over Cub River is a concrete frame carrying SR-142 over Cub River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1954, 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-142
CrossesCub River
Location1.9 Mile West of Richmond
RouteState Highway 142
CountyCache County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.925, -111.85139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2042
Trucks24%
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-142 over Cub River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-142 over Cub 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-142 over Cub River carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-142 over Cub River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-142 over Cub River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.