Historic Bridges in Utah
217 bridges built before 1951 in Utah still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 217 bridges in Utah built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING CANYON WASH | Utah | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 32 |
| HOBBLE CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 30,094 |
| PRICE RIVER | Utah | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 19 |
| BEAR RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 38 |
| WEST CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 189 |
| COAL WASH | Utah | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 378 |
| OGDEN RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,040 |
| BEAR RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 45 |
| LOGAN RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 44,297 |
| THOMPSON WASH | Utah | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 26 |
| HYDE PARK CANAL | Utah | Good | 1920 | 106 | 2,520 |
| WELLSVILLE CANYON CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 693 |
| SPRING CANYON WASH | Utah | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,386 |
| BEAVER RIVER | Utah | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 63 |
| OGDEN RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 8,878 |
| ECHO CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,938 |
| VIRGIN RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 252 |
| WET SANDY WASH | Utah | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 19 |
| SALT CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 11,290 |
| BEAR RIVER | Utah | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 315 |
| SEVIER RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 38 |
| PAROWAN CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,835 |
| EAST FORK VIRGIN RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 32 |
| AMERICAN FORK CREEK | Utah | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,268 |
| HIGHLINE CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 53 |
| ASH CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 126 |
| SPRINGDALE WASH | Utah | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,985 |
| OAK CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 50 |
| DRY CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7 |
| GORDON CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 9,765 |
| NORTH CEDAR CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,589 |
| WEST CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 265 |
| EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 63 |
| SEVIER VALLEY CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 19 |
| CURRANT CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 63 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Utah | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,559 |
| PINE CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,300 |
| MALAD RIVER | Utah | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BOX ELDER CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 693 |
| BLACKSMITH FORK RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 378 |
| DANISH WASH | Utah | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 139 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,582 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 63 |
| EAST CANYON CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 415 |
| NORTH FORK VIRGIN RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,341 |
| PINE CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,300 |
| Wayne Wash | Utah | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 139 |
| SALERATUS WASH | Utah | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13 |
| LEEDS CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 504 |
| SANTA CLARA RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,533 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.