US Bridges

SR-36 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Tooele County, Utah · 2 Miles North of Tooele · Structure no. 0F 416

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,235
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-36 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-36 over Union Pacific Railroad in Tooele County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 26,235 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,794 by 2034. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-36
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2 Miles North of Tooele
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTooele County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.56189, -112.29652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,235 (2014)
Projected traffic32,794 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 SR-36 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-36 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-36 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 26,235 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR-36 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR-36 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.