US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Blue Pool Wash

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 3.6 Mi.No.Arizona St.Line · Structure no. 0C 298

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,756
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Blue Pool Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Blue Pool Wash in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,756 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,707 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 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)
CrossesBlue Pool Wash
Location3.6 Mi.No.Arizona St.Line
RouteU.S. Route 89
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.00778, -111.57972
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,756 (2021)
Projected traffic5,707 by 2041
Trucks37%
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 Blue Pool Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Blue Pool Wash 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 Blue Pool Wash carry?

About 4,756 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Blue Pool Wash?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Blue Pool Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.