US Bridges

County Road over Bear River

PoorPosted for load

Rich County, Utah · 5 Miles Ne. of Randolph · Structure no. 033016C

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Bear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Bear River in Rich County, Utah. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBear River
Location5 Miles Ne. of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 2018
StateUtah
Coordinates41.69647, -111.11745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2010)
Projected traffic77 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Bear River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Bear River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.