US Bridges

South Fork Road over Weber River

FairPosted for load

Summit County, Utah · 4.5 Miles Ne. of Oakley · Structure no. 043017C

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Fork Road over Weber River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South Fork Road over Weber River in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Fork Road
CrossesWeber River
Location4.5 Miles Ne. of Oakley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.74944, -111.2225
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2010)
Projected traffic23 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 South Fork Road over Weber River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fork Road over Weber River 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 2024.

How much traffic does South Fork Road over Weber River carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is South Fork Road over Weber River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns South Fork Road over Weber River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.