US Bridges

SR-29 over SR-57 Up&l Coal Haul

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 3 Miles NW of Orangeville · Structure no. 0F 408

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over SR-57 Up&l Coal Haul is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-29 over SR-57 Up&l Coal Haul in Emery 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 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesSR-57 Up&l Coal Haul
Location3 Miles NW of Orangeville
RouteState Highway 29
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.25498, -111.09818
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2021)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-29 over SR-57 Up&l Coal Haul built?

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

What condition is SR-29 over SR-57 Up&l Coal Haul 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 SR-29 over SR-57 Up&l Coal Haul carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over SR-57 Up&l Coal Haul?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over SR-57 Up&l Coal Haul?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.