US Bridges

SR-24 over Buckmaster Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 0.5 MI South of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 0E1504

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Buckmaster Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-24 over Buckmaster Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 781 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesBuckmaster Wash
Location0.5 MI South of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 24
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.91761, -110.37394
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2022)
Projected traffic937 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-24 over Buckmaster Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Buckmaster Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Buckmaster Wash carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Buckmaster Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Buckmaster Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.