Helper City Street over Hard Scrabble Wash
FairCarbon County, Utah · North Side of Helper · Structure no. 007020C
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 258
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helper City Street over Hard Scrabble Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Helper City Street over Hard Scrabble Wash in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helper City Street over Hard Scrabble Wash built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helper City Street over Hard Scrabble 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 Helper City Street over Hard Scrabble Wash carry?
About 258 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Helper City Street over Hard Scrabble Wash?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Helper City Street over Hard Scrabble Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.