US Bridges

SR-26 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Weber County, Utah · 0.2 MI W of I-15 Int · Structure no. 0C 647

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,831
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-26 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-26 over Union Pacific Railroad in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 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 22,831 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,397 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-26
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.2 MI W of I-15 Int
RouteState Highway 26
CountyWeber County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.16889, -112.02278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,831 (2022)
Projected traffic27,397 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-26 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR-26 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 SR-26 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 22,831 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-26 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR-26 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.