US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Asay Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 5 Miles South of Hatch · Structure no. 0C 820

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,032
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Asay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Asay Creek in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,032 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesAsay Creek
Location5 Miles South of Hatch
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates37.58404, -112.47667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,032 (2017)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2037
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Asay Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Asay Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-89 (SR-89) over Asay Creek carry?

About 2,032 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Asay Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Asay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.