US Bridges

Town Street over East Fork Virgin River

FairPosted for load

Kane County, Utah · Center Street in Glendale · Structure no. 025008C

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Street over East Fork Virgin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Town Street over East Fork Virgin River in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2028. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Street
CrossesEast Fork Virgin River
LocationCenter Street in Glendale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.31833, -112.60111
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2008)
Projected traffic39 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Street over East Fork Virgin River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Street over East 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Town Street over East Fork Virgin River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Town Street over East Fork Virgin River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Town Street over East Fork Virgin River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.