US Bridges

SR-172 (5600 W) over UPRR

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · SR-172 over UPRR · Structure no. 0F 900

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
469 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-172 (5600 W) over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-172 (5600 W) over UPRR in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,250 by 2039. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR-172 (5600 W)
CrossesUPRR
LocationSR-172 over UPRR
RouteState Highway 172
StateUtah
Coordinates40.7518, -112.0249
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span177 ft (54.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,250 by 2039
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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-172 (5600 W) over UPRR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-172 (5600 W) over UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-172 (5600 W) over UPRR carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR-172 (5600 W) over UPRR?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR-172 (5600 W) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.