US Bridges

SR-157 over Price River

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · Poplar ST in Helper · Structure no. 0C 260

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,333
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-157 over Price River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-157 over Price River in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-157
CrossesPrice River
LocationPoplar ST in Helper
RouteState Highway 157
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.6826, -110.85745
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-157 over Price River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-157 over Price River 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-157 over Price River carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SR-157 over Price River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-157 over Price River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.