US Bridges

Road 80051 over Red Pine Creek

Poor

Summit County, Utah · Entrance to Ledgefork Cg · Structure no. 041903000001043

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road 80051 over Red Pine Creek is a wood or timber other carrying Road 80051 over Red Pine Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesRoad 80051
CrossesRed Pine Creek
LocationEntrance to Ledgefork Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 80051
StateUtah
Coordinates40.74241, -111.09949
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 80051 over Red Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road 80051 over Red Pine Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Road 80051 over Red Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road 80051 over Red Pine Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Road 80051 over Red Pine Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.