US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Long Valley Creek

Fair

Kane County, Utah · North Side of Glendale · Structure no. 0C 204

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Long Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Long Valley Creek in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,666 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesLong Valley Creek
LocationNorth Side of Glendale
RouteU.S. Route 89
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.33438, -112.60244
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,222 (2022)
Projected traffic2,666 by 2042
Trucks42%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-89 (SR-89) over Long Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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

About 2,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Long Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.