US Bridges

SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Weber County, Utah · 2.3 Mi. No. of Jct. SR-26 · Structure no. 0C 765

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,039
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16,039 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,247 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-126
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2.3 Mi. No. of Jct. SR-26
RouteState Highway 126
CountyWeber County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.19994, -112.02599
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,039 (2021)
Projected traffic19,247 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-126 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-126 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 16,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.