US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Price Canyon Slide Area

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · 11 MI East Soldier Summit · Structure no. 0D 808

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
9,151
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Price Canyon Slide Area is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Price Canyon Slide Area in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,151 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,981 by 2042. The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesPrice Canyon Slide Area
Location11 MI East Soldier Summit
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateUtah
Coordinates39.81586, -110.93878
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length408 ft (124.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,151 (2022)
Projected traffic10,981 by 2042
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Canyon Slide Area built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Price Canyon Slide Area 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 Canyon Slide Area carry?

About 9,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Price Canyon Slide Area?

The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Price Canyon Slide Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.