US Bridges

SR-55 over City Street and UPRR

Good

Carbon County, Utah · West Side of Price · Structure no. 0C 682

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
679 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,103
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-55 over City Street and UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-55 over City Street and UPRR in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 10,103 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,124 by 2037. The structure is 679 ft (207.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR-55
CrossesCity Street and UPRR
LocationWest Side of Price
RouteState Highway 55
StateUtah
Coordinates39.60099, -110.81953
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length679 ft (207.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,103 (2017)
Projected traffic12,124 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR-55 over City Street and UPRR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-55 over City Street and UPRR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-55 over City Street and UPRR carry?

About 10,103 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-55 over City Street and UPRR?

The structure is 679 ft (207.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR-55 over City Street and UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.