Summit County Bridge Report Card
Summit County scores 69 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Summit County, Utah
Summit County has 137 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.5% is above the 3.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 27,628 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Summit County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 69/100 (D). The county has 137 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 27,628 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.5% | 19.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.4% of measured traffic | 1.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.1% | 10.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,147,925 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 27,628 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Summit County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Road over Smith And Morehouse CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 914 | 1996 |
| County Road over Weber River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 252 | 1970 |
| County Road over Weber-provo Div. Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 233 | 1960 |
| Co.rd. F# 2600 over Smith-moorehouse Ck. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1950 |
| I-80 (sr-80) over Echo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,685 | 1967 |
| I-80 (sr-80) Wbl over Weber River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,011 | 2012 |
| Sr-32 over Silver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,990 | 1980 |
| Sr-32 over Weber River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,660 | 1955 |
| Judd Lane-co. Rd. over Weber River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 252 | 1995 |
| Sr-302 over Weber River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 240 | 2009 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.