US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Virgin River

Fair

Kane County, Utah · In Orderville · Structure no. 0D 689

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,199
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Virgin River is a concrete frame carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Virgin River in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 93 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 4,199 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,039 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesVirgin River
LocationIn Orderville
RouteU.S. Route 89
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.27589, -112.63648
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,199 (2022)
Projected traffic5,039 by 2042
Trucks36%
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 Virgin River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Virgin 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 Virgin River carry?

About 4,199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Virgin River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Virgin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.