US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Sevier River

Fair

Piute County, Utah · East Edge of Circleville · Structure no. 0C 772

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,866
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Sevier River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Sevier River in Piute County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,239 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesSevier River
LocationEast Edge of Circleville
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates38.17172, -112.26358
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2021)
Projected traffic2,239 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 Sevier River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.