US Bridges

SR-6 over Wildlife Crossing

Fair

Utah County, Utah · Near Colton at Mp. 216.6 · Structure no. 0E2586

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,151
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-6 over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying SR-6 over Wildlife Crossing in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9,151 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,981 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-6
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationNear Colton at Mp. 216.6
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.85767, -111.02125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,151 (2022)
Projected traffic10,981 by 2042
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 SR-6 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-6 over Wildlife Crossing 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-6 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 9,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is SR-6 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR-6 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.