US Bridges

US-6WB (SR-6) over Price River and UPRR

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 2 Mi.E.Of Jct. With SR-96 · Structure no. 0C 672

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,151
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6WB (SR-6) over Price River and UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6WB (SR-6) over Price River and UPRR in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 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 9,151 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,981 by 2042. The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-6WB (SR-6)
CrossesPrice River and UPRR
Location2 Mi.E.Of Jct. With SR-96
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateUtah
Coordinates39.84391, -110.99607
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length413 ft (125.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,151 (2022)
Projected traffic10,981 by 2042
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-6WB (SR-6) over Price River and UPRR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US-6WB (SR-6) over Price River and UPRR 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-6WB (SR-6) over Price River and UPRR carry?

About 9,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US-6WB (SR-6) over Price River and UPRR?

The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-6WB (SR-6) over Price River and UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.