US Bridges

County Road over Echo Creek

FairPosted for load

Summit County, Utah · 1.5 Miles Se. of Echo · Structure no. 043029D

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,938
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Echo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Echo Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,938 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,784 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEcho Creek
Location1.5 Miles Se. of Echo
RouteCounty Highway 2608
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.97221, -111.43459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,938 (2010)
Projected traffic4,784 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Echo Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is County Road over Echo Creek 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 County Road over Echo Creek carry?

About 3,938 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Echo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Echo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.