US Bridges

Center Street over Beaver Creek

Fair

Summit County, Utah · 25 W. Center St. in Kamas · Structure no. 043049E

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Center Street over Beaver Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location25 W. Center St. in Kamas
RouteCity Street 0
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.643, -111.28122
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2010)
Projected traffic115 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Center Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Center Street over Beaver 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 Center Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Center Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Center Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.