US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over SR-55

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · At the East Price Intchg · Structure no. 0F 501

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,196
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over SR-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) over SR-55 in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 14,196 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,035 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesSR-55
LocationAt the East Price Intchg
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.58726, -110.78931
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,196 (2017)
Projected traffic17,035 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR-55 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over SR-55 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-6 (SR-6) over SR-55 carry?

About 14,196 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over SR-55?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over SR-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.