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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
CANE SPRINGS WASH Utah Fair 1950 76 13
WEBER RIVER Utah Poor 1950 76 115
DRY FORK OF WEBER RIVER Utah Fair 1950 76 844
WEBER RIVER Utah Fair 1950 76 844
MIDDLE FORK WEBER RIVER Utah Good 1950 76 844
BEAVER CREEK Utah Fair 1950 76 95
SMITH-MOOREHOUSE CK. Utah Poor 1950 76 100
NEOLA NO. 1 CANAL Utah Fair 1950 76 158
BRUSH CREEK Utah Fair 1950 76 63
MIDDLE FORK OGDEN RIVER Utah Fair 1950 76 655
PRICE RIVER Utah Fair 1950 76 3,333
SALT CREEK Utah Fair 1950 76 2,090
ROCKY CANYON WASH Utah Fair 1950 76 2,090
COTTONWOOD CREEK Utah Fair 1950 76 6,125
BEAVER RIVER Utah Fair 1950 76 267
BEAVER RIVER Utah Fair 1950 76 267
LOGAN RIVER Utah Fair 1950 76 50

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.