US Bridges

SR-79 Hinckley DR over UPRR and Uta

Fair

Weber County, Utah · SR-79 West of SR-126 · Structure no. 0C 971

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
309 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,034
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-79 Hinckley DR over UPRR and Uta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-79 Hinckley DR over UPRR and Uta in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,034 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,041 by 2037. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesSR-79 Hinckley DR
CrossesUPRR and Uta
LocationSR-79 West of SR-126
RouteState Highway 79
StateUtah
Coordinates41.19766, -112.02971
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.
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span299 ft (91.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,034 (2017)
Projected traffic12,041 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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-79 Hinckley DR over UPRR and Uta built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-79 Hinckley DR over UPRR and Uta 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-79 Hinckley DR over UPRR and Uta carry?

About 10,034 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-79 Hinckley DR over UPRR and Uta?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 299 ft (91.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR-79 Hinckley DR over UPRR and Uta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.