US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Panguitch Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · N. Side of Panguitch · Structure no. 0E2035

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,622
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Panguitch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Panguitch Creek in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,622 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,146 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesPanguitch Creek
LocationN. Side of Panguitch
RouteU.S. Route 89
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.83392, -112.43678
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,622 (2017)
Projected traffic3,146 by 2037
Trucks38%
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 Panguitch Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Panguitch 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 Panguitch Creek carry?

About 2,622 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.