US Bridges

SR-28 over Salt Creek

Fair

Juab County, Utah · 300 North Main in Nephi · Structure no. 0D 402

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,290
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-28 over Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-28 over Salt Creek in Juab County, Utah. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 101 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 11,290 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,113 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-28
CrossesSalt Creek
Location300 North Main in Nephi
RouteState Highway 28
CountyJuab County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.71444, -111.83639
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,290 (2014)
Projected traffic14,113 by 2034
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-28 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is SR-28 over Salt Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-28 over Salt Creek carry?

About 11,290 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-28 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns SR-28 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.