US Bridges

US-89 over Weber River

Fair

Davis County, Utah · US-89 over Weber River · Structure no. 3C1064

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 over Weber River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 over Weber River in Davis County, Utah. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 58 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,338 by 2034. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS-89
CrossesWeber River
LocationUS-89 over Weber River
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates41.13481, -111.91238
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2019)
Projected traffic37,338 by 2034
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-89 over Weber River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US-89 over Weber 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-89 over Weber River carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-89 over Weber River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 over Weber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.