US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) Ebl over Silver Creek and Abd.R

Fair

Summit County, Utah · .4 Mi.Se.Park City Intchg · Structure no. 2F 463

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,560
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) Ebl over Silver Creek and Abd.R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 (SR-40) Ebl over Silver Creek and Abd.R in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 36 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 22,560 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,200 by 2034. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-40 (SR-40) Ebl
CrossesSilver Creek and Abd.R
Location.4 Mi.Se.Park City Intchg
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateUtah
Coordinates40.6778, -111.46119
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,560 (2014)
Projected traffic28,200 by 2034
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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-40 (SR-40) Ebl over Silver Creek and Abd.R built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) Ebl over Silver Creek and Abd.R 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 US-40 (SR-40) Ebl over Silver Creek and Abd.R carry?

About 22,560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) Ebl over Silver Creek and Abd.R?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) Ebl over Silver Creek and Abd.R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.