US Bridges

Valley Drive over Ogden River

Fair

Weber County, Utah · 1880 Valley Dr. Ogden · Structure no. 057030F

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,520
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Drive over Ogden River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Drive over Ogden River in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,062 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Drive
CrossesOgden River
Location1880 Valley Dr. Ogden
RouteCity Street 3422
CountyWeber County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.23651, -111.92912
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2010)
Projected traffic3,062 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Valley Drive over Ogden River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Drive over Ogden 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Drive over Ogden River carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Drive over Ogden River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Drive over Ogden River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.