Bear River Drive over Bear River
PoorUinta County, Wyoming · Evanston · Structure no. BJV
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,961
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear River Drive over Bear River is a concrete tee beam carrying Bear River Drive over Bear River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 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 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,145 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear River Drive over Bear River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear River Drive 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bear River Drive over Bear River carry?
About 2,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear River Drive over Bear River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Bear River Drive over Bear River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.