US Bridges

SR-39 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Weber County, Utah · 10 Mi. East of Huntsville · Structure no. 0D 389

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
663
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-39 over Beaver Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR-39 over Beaver Creek in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-39
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location10 Mi. East of Huntsville
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWeber County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.31794, -111.6159
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2021)
Projected traffic796 by 2041
Trucks28%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-39 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-39 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-39 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR-39 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR-39 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.