US Bridges

SR-97 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Weber County, Utah · 2500 W. 5600 So. in Roy · Structure no. 0C 795

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-97 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-97 over Union Pacific Railroad in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 19,163 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,996 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-97
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2500 W. 5600 So. in Roy
RouteState Highway 97
CountyWeber County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.16176, -112.04128
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,163 (2022)
Projected traffic22,996 by 2042
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-97 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-97 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-97 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 19,163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is SR-97 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR-97 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.