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US 40 (sr 40) over Wildlife Crossing

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Wasatch County, Utah · US-40 at MP 35 and FR 46 · Structure no. 0V2142

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,815
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 (sr 40) over Wildlife Crossing is a steel culvert carrying US 40 (sr 40) over Wildlife Crossing in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,815 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,269 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 (sr 40)
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationUS-40 at MP 35 and FR 46
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.29387, -111.25047
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,815 (2014)
Projected traffic7,269 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 (sr 40) over Wildlife Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 (sr 40) over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 5,815 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 40 (sr 40) over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns US 40 (sr 40) over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.