US Bridges

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

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 7MI.E.OF Soldier Summit · Structure no. 2C 949

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

About this bridge

US-6 EB(SR-6) over UPRR and Price River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 EB(SR-6) over UPRR and Price River in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 432 ft (131.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-6 EB(SR-6)
CrossesUPRR and Price River
Location7MI.E.OF Soldier Summit
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateUtah
Coordinates39.84405, -110.99786
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length432 ft (131.8 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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-6 EB(SR-6) over UPRR and Price River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.