US Bridges

SR-22 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Piute County, Utah · At Junction With SR-62 · Structure no. 0E1198

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-22 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-22 over Otter Creek in Piute County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-22
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationAt Junction With SR-62
RouteState Highway 22
CountyPiute County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.16623, -112.02658
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2017)
Projected traffic557 by 2037
Trucks29%
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-22 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-22 over Otter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-22 over Otter Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-22 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-22 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.