US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Buckskin Gulch

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 26 Miles E. of Kanab · Structure no. 0D 604

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,499
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Buckskin Gulch is a concrete frame carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Buckskin Gulch 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 3,499 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,199 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesBuckskin Gulch
Location26 Miles E. of Kanab
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates37.13172, -112.08912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,499 (2022)
Projected traffic4,199 by 2042
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 Buckskin Gulch built?

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

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Buckskin Gulch 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 Buckskin Gulch carry?

About 3,499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Buckskin Gulch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Buckskin Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.