US Bridges

Exchange Road over Weber River

Poor

Weber County, Utah · 450 E. Exchange Rd. Ogden · Structure no. 057027F

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange Road over Weber River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exchange Road over Weber River in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2034. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesExchange Road
CrossesWeber River
Location450 E. Exchange Rd. Ogden
RouteCity Street 53
StateUtah
Coordinates41.22333, -111.98833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2014)
Projected traffic612 by 2034
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Exchange Road over Weber River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exchange Road over Weber River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Exchange Road over Weber River carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Exchange Road over Weber River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Exchange Road over Weber River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.