US Bridges

SR-16 over Salaratus Creek

Fair

Rich County, Utah · 2.9 Mi.South of Woodruff · Structure no. 0C 297

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-16 over Salaratus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-16 over Salaratus Creek in Rich County, Utah. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 68 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 5 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-16
CrossesSalaratus Creek
Location2.9 Mi.South of Woodruff
RouteState Highway 16
CountyRich County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.50293, -111.1239
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2014)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-16 over Salaratus Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR-16 over Salaratus 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-16 over Salaratus Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-16 over Salaratus Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-16 over Salaratus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.