US Bridges

Helper Main Street over Price River

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · North Main St. in Helper · Structure no. 0F 384

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,755
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helper Main Street over Price River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Helper Main Street over Price River in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,194 by 2034. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHelper Main Street
CrossesPrice River
LocationNorth Main St. in Helper
RouteCity Street 1325
StateUtah
Coordinates39.69162, -110.8568
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2014)
Projected traffic2,194 by 2034
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Helper Main Street over Price River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helper Main Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Helper Main Street over Price River carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Helper Main Street over Price River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Helper Main Street over Price River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.