US Bridges

SR-32 over Silver Creek

Poor

Summit County, Utah · In Town of Wanship · Structure no. 0F 457

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,990
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-32 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR-32 over Silver Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,738 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-32
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationIn Town of Wanship
RouteState Highway 32
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.80964, -111.40756
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2014)
Projected traffic3,738 by 2034
Trucks27%
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 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-32 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR-32 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.