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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE BEAR RIVER O | Utah | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,615 |
| LITTLE BEAR RIVER O | Utah | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,615 |
| JORDAN SALT LAKE CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 14,377 |
| SEVIER RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 391 |
| OGDEN RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 126 |
| MIDDLE FORK OGDEN RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,890 |
| FLOOD WASH | Utah | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,824 |
| SPRING GLEN WASH | Utah | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,225 |
| CORINNE CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,340 |
| SAN PITCH RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,434 |
| FREMONT WASH | Utah | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7 |
| AMERICAN FORK CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,621 |
| BOTHWELL CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,318 |
| CORINNE CANAL | Utah | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 13 |
| MALAD RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 805 |
| BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,363 |
| VERMILLION CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 599 |
| HOBBLE CREEK | Utah | Good | 1940 | 86 | 725 |
| THISTLE CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 13 |
| PROVO RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| BIG MULE SHOE WASH TUN. | Utah | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,237 |
| ECHO CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 13,945 |
| EAST OUTLET OF UNIT 2 | Utah | Good | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| OUTLET OF UNIT 2 | Utah | Good | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| OVERFLOW NO. 3 1/2 | Utah | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| OVERFLOW NO. 3 | Utah | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| DEEP CREEK | Utah | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 630 |
| UNNAMED WASH | Utah | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 690 |
| BEAR RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 700 |
| DUCHESNE RIVER | Utah | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 63 |
| PROVO RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 48,358 |
| PROVO RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 12,998 |
| WEBER-PROVO DIV. CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,505 |
| CARTER CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 8 |
| BEAVER RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 28 |
| WEST CANAL | Utah | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 71 |
| MALAD RIVER | Utah | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 347 |
| WEST CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 252 |
| HARD SCRABBLE WASH | Utah | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 258 |
| B.I.A. CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 66 |
| MAMMOTH CREEK | Utah | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 6 |
| BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK | Utah | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,021 |
| EAST JORDAN CANAL | Utah | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 756 |
| WEBER-PROVO DIV. CANAL | Utah | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 126 |
| WEBER RIVER | Utah | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 101 |
| HOOPER CANAL | Utah | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,260 |
| BROWNS WASH | Utah | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 25 |
| BOOTLEGGER WASH | Utah | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 13 |
| BEAR RIVER | Utah | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 63 |
| VERMILLION CANAL | Utah | Good | 1947 | 79 | 126 |
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.