US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Spur Track

Fair

Utah County, Utah · Mouth of Spanish Fork Can · Structure no. 0D 833

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,815
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Spur Track is a concrete slab carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Spur Track in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,815 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,269 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesUnion Pacific Spur Track
LocationMouth of Spanish Fork Can
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateUtah
Coordinates40.07508, -111.58047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,815 (2014)
Projected traffic12,269 by 2034
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Spur Track built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Spur Track 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 US-6 (SR-6) over Union Pacific Spur Track carry?

About 9,815 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.