US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Price River

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · 3 Mi.Northwest of Price · Structure no. 0D 532

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Price River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Price River in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 73 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 6 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 15,754 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,905 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesPrice River
Location3 Mi.Northwest of Price
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.65056, -110.86
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,754 (2022)
Projected traffic18,905 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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-6 (SR-6) over Price River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) 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 US-6 (SR-6) over Price River carry?

About 15,754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Price River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Price River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.