Beaver County Bridge Report Card
Beaver County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Beaver County, Utah
Beaver County has 53 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.8% is above the 3.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 165 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Beaver County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 53 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 165 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.8% | 7.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.9% | 3.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 432,058 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 165 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Beaver County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County RD (100 E) over Beaver River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 63 | 1923 |
| Co. Rd. Inter X-rd over I-15 (sr-15) Nbl And Sbl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 102 | 1964 |
| I-15 (sr-15) Nbl over Deer Crossing | High traffic | Fair | 25,503 | 1975 |
| I-15 (sr-15) Nbl over County Access Road | High traffic | Fair | 25,503 | 1975 |
| I-15 (sr-15) Sbl over County Access Road | High traffic | Fair | 25,503 | 1975 |
| I-15 (sr-15) Sbl over Deer Crossing | High traffic | Fair | 25,503 | 1984 |
| I-15 (sr-15)nbramp over North Wash | High traffic | Fair | 24,161 | 1964 |
| I-15 (sr-15) Nbl over Sr-160 | High traffic | Fair | 24,161 | 1970 |
| I-15 (sr-15) Sbl over Sr-160 Intchg. X-road | High traffic | Fair | 24,161 | 1970 |
| I-15NB (sr-15) over Co.rd. W Of Manderfield | High traffic | Good | 24,161 | 2013 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.