US Bridges

US-50 (SR-50) over Salina Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · In Salina-West Side · Structure no. 0C 733

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,552
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 (SR-50) over Salina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-50 (SR-50) over Salina Creek in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9,552 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,462 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-50 (SR-50)
CrossesSalina Creek
LocationIn Salina-West Side
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.95721, -111.8678
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,552 (2021)
Projected traffic11,462 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-50 (SR-50) over Salina Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 (SR-50) over Salina 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-50 (SR-50) over Salina Creek carry?

About 9,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US-50 (SR-50) over Salina Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 (SR-50) over Salina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.