US Bridges

County Road over Bear River

Fair

Rich County, Utah · 2 Miles East of Woodruff · Structure no. 033009F

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Bear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Bear River in Rich County, Utah. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2030. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBear River
Location2 Miles East of Woodruff
RouteCounty Highway 2012
CountyRich County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.53217, -111.13242
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2010)
Projected traffic62 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Bear River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Bear River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Bear River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.