US Bridges

650 North Street over Meads Wash

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · 650 No.Cedar Hills Drive · Structure no. 007012V

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

650 North Street over Meads Wash is a steel culvert carrying 650 North Street over Meads Wash in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries650 North Street
CrossesMeads Wash
Location650 No.Cedar Hills Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates39.61088, -110.79286
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2010)
Projected traffic383 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 650 North Street over Meads Wash built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 650 North Street over Meads Wash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 650 North Street over Meads Wash carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 650 North Street over Meads Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 650 North Street over Meads Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.