US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Kanab Creek

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 4.1 Miles North of Kanab · Structure no. 0C 306

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Kanab Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Kanab Creek in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,828 by 2037. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 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)
CrossesKanab Creek
Location4.1 Miles North of Kanab
RouteU.S. Route 89
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.10028, -112.54778
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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 traffic3,190 (2017)
Projected traffic3,828 by 2037
Trucks29%
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 Kanab Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

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

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Kanab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.