US Bridges

SR-21 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Beaver County, Utah · South End of Milford · Structure no. 0F 728

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-21 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-21 over Union Pacific Railroad in Beaver County, Utah. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,759 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,311 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSR-21
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
LocationSouth End of Milford
RouteState Highway 21
StateUtah
Coordinates38.38769, -113.01418
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,759 (2022)
Projected traffic3,311 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-21 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-21 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR-21 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SR-21 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-21 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.