US Bridges

SR-32 over Silver Creek

Fair

Summit County, Utah · 0.5 MI Ne. of Wanship · Structure no. 0E1210

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,695
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-32 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-32 over Silver Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,119 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-32
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.5 MI Ne. of Wanship
RouteState Highway 32
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.81311, -111.40253
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,695 (2014)
Projected traffic2,119 by 2034
Trucks22%
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-32 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-32 over Silver 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-32 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,695 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-32 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-32 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.