US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Cold Springs Reservoir

Fair

Box Elder County, Utah · 0.2 Mile No.Of JCT.SR-126 · Structure no. 0F 677

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,240
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Cold Springs Reservoir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Cold Springs Reservoir in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2034. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesCold Springs Reservoir
Location0.2 Mile No.Of JCT.SR-126
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates41.34778, -112.03417
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,240 (2014)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2034
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US-89 (SR-89) over Cold Springs Reservoir built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Cold Springs Reservoir 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 US-89 (SR-89) over Cold Springs Reservoir carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Cold Springs Reservoir?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Cold Springs Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.