US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek

Fair

Utah County, Utah · Near Tucker Rest Area · Structure no. 0F 770B

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,688
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,688 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,826 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesSoldier Creek
LocationNear Tucker Rest Area
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.93319, -111.19989
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,688 (2022)
Projected traffic12,826 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek 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 Soldier Creek carry?

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

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.