US Bridges

US-6 over Soldier Creek

Fair

Wasatch County, Utah · US-6 over Soldier Creek · Structure no. 0C1017

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,688
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 over Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 over Soldier Creek in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 89 ft (27 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-6
CrossesSoldier Creek
LocationUS-6 over Soldier Creek
RouteState Highway 6
StateUtah
Coordinates39.94925, -111.21689
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,688 (2022)
Projected traffic12,826 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
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 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-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 over Soldier Creek carry?

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

How long is US-6 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.