US Bridges

SR-55 W.Price Conn over Price River

Good

Carbon County, Utah · 1 Mile West of Price · Structure no. 0F 386

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-55 W.Price Conn over Price River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-55 W.Price Conn over Price River in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14,181 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,017 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR-55 W.Price Conn
CrossesPrice River
Location1 Mile West of Price
RouteState Highway 55
StateUtah
Coordinates39.60096, -110.8259
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,181 (2022)
Projected traffic17,017 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 W.Price Conn over Price River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-55 W.Price Conn over Price River 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 W.Price Conn over Price River carry?

About 14,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-55 W.Price Conn over Price River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR-55 W.Price Conn over Price River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.