US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Currant Creek

Fair

Wasatch County, Utah · At Currant Creek · Structure no. 0F 602

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,253
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Currant Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Currant Creek in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,253 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,304 by 2037. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesCurrant Creek
LocationAt Currant Creek
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.20028, -110.9075
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,253 (2017)
Projected traffic18,304 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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) over Currant Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) over Currant 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-40 (SR-40) over Currant Creek carry?

About 15,253 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) over Currant Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Currant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.