US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over Price River & Co. Rd.

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · 3 Miles S. of Helper · Structure no. 4F 390

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over Price River & Co. Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over Price River & Co. Rd. in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,042 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,850 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6) Wbl
CrossesPrice River & Co. Rd.
Location3 Miles S. of Helper
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.63888, -110.85973
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,042 (2023)
Projected traffic16,850 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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) Wbl over Price River & Co. Rd. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over Price River & Co. Rd. 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) Wbl over Price River & Co. Rd. carry?

About 14,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over Price River & Co. Rd.?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over Price River & Co. Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.