US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over County Access Road

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · 4.5 MI NW of Price · Structure no. 4F 427

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

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over County Access Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over County Access Road 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,850 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 44 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
CrossesCounty Access Road
Location4.5 MI NW of Price
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.61617, -110.84404
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,042 (2023)
Projected traffic16,850 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 County Access Road built?

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

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over County Access Road 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 County Access Road carry?

About 14,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over County Access Road?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) Wbl over County Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.