US Bridges

SR-32 over Weber River

Poor

Summit County, Utah · 5.5 Mi.Se.Of Wanship · Structure no. 0C 288

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-32 over Weber River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-32 over Weber River in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,075 by 2034. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-32
CrossesWeber River
Location5.5 Mi.Se.Of Wanship
RouteState Highway 32
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.75064, -111.36986
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2014)
Projected traffic2,075 by 2034
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-32 over Weber River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-32 over Weber River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-32 over Weber River carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-32 over Weber River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-32 over Weber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.