US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over East Fork Virgin River

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 7.7 Mi.S.Long Valley Jct. · Structure no. 0V1684

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over East Fork Virgin River is a steel culvert carrying US-89 (SR-89) over East Fork Virgin River in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,666 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesEast Fork Virgin River
Location7.7 Mi.S.Long Valley Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates37.38343, -112.57577
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,222 (2022)
Projected traffic2,666 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
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 East Fork Virgin River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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

About 2,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.