SR-61 over Bear River
PoorCache County, Utah · 1 Mile East of Cornish · Structure no. 0F 25
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-61 over Bear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-61 over Bear River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2034. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-61 over Bear River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-61 over Bear River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR-61 over Bear River carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SR-61 over Bear River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR-61 over Bear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.