US Bridges

County Road over North Fork Virgin River

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 19.5 Miles So. Navajo Lk. · Structure no. 025006D

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over North Fork Virgin River is a concrete frame carrying County Road over North Fork Virgin River in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesNorth Fork Virgin River
Location19.5 Miles So. Navajo Lk.
RouteCounty Highway 1866
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.39047, -112.82556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2010)
Projected traffic262 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over North Fork Virgin River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over North Fork Virgin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over North Fork Virgin River carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over North Fork Virgin River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over North Fork Virgin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.