US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 2 Mi.E. Tucker · Structure no. 0C 681

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,688
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Railroad in Utah 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 10,688 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,826 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2 Mi.E. Tucker
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.93148, -111.16611
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,688 (2022)
Projected traffic12,826 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 10,688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.