US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Consumers Wash

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · 3 MI NW of Price · Structure no. 0E1611

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Consumers Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Consumers Wash in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 74 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 15,754 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,905 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesConsumers Wash
Location3 MI NW of Price
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.65264, -110.86064
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,754 (2022)
Projected traffic18,905 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Consumers Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Consumers Wash 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 Consumers Wash carry?

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

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Consumers Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Consumers Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.