US-89 (SR-89) over Paria River
FairKane County, Utah · 42 Miles East of Kanab · Structure no. 0C 300
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 354 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,499
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-89 (SR-89) over Paria River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Paria River 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 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 3,499 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,199 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-89 (SR-89) over Paria River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Paria 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US-89 (SR-89) over Paria River carry?
About 3,499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Paria River?
The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Paria River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.