US Bridges

SR-79 Eastbound over Reeves Avenue

Fair

Weber County, Utah · 0.7 Mi.E. of 31st.INTCHG. · Structure no. 2C 905

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,089
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-79 Eastbound over Reeves Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-79 Eastbound over Reeves Avenue 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 9,089 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,907 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-79 Eastbound
CrossesReeves Avenue
Location0.7 Mi.E. of 31st.INTCHG.
RouteState Highway 79
CountyWeber County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.20783, -111.98224
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,089 (2022)
Projected traffic10,907 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-79 Eastbound over Reeves Avenue built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-79 Eastbound over Reeves Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-79 Eastbound over Reeves Avenue carry?

About 9,089 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-79 Eastbound over Reeves Avenue?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR-79 Eastbound over Reeves Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.