US Bridges

SR-79 WB over 31st Street

Fair

Weber County, Utah · W. of Wall Ave.On 31st ST · Structure no. 4C 904

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-79 WB over 31st Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-79 WB over 31st Street 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 11,181 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,417 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-79 WB
Crosses31st Street
LocationW. of Wall Ave.On 31st ST
RouteState Highway 79
StateUtah
Coordinates41.20851, -111.98226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,181 (2022)
Projected traffic13,417 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-79 WB over 31st Street built?

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

What condition is SR-79 WB over 31st Street 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 WB over 31st Street carry?

About 11,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-79 WB over 31st Street?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR-79 WB over 31st Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.