US Bridges

SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Weber County, Utah · South of Jct. With SR-39 · Structure no. 0C 913

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,134
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,134 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,761 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 106 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
LocationSouth of Jct. With SR-39
RouteState Highway 126
CountyWeber County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.24387, -112.02517
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,134 (2017)
Projected traffic21,761 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
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 2003, making it 22 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 18,134 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SR-126 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.