US Bridges

SR-39 over Ogden River

Fair

Weber County, Utah · At Mouth of Ogden Canyon · Structure no. 0F 381

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-39 over Ogden River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-39 over Ogden River in Weber County, Utah. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 102 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 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 8,878 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,654 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-39
CrossesOgden River
LocationAt Mouth of Ogden Canyon
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWeber County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.23609, -111.92438
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,878 (2022)
Projected traffic10,654 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-39 over Ogden River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR-39 over Ogden River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-39 over Ogden River carry?

About 8,878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-39 over Ogden River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-39 over Ogden River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.