US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over San Pitch River

Fair

Sanpete County, Utah · 5 Miles East of Gunnison · Structure no. 0E2265

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over San Pitch River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-89 (SR-89) over San Pitch River in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesSan Pitch River
Location5 Miles East of Gunnison
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates39.16645, -111.7289
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2014)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2034
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 San Pitch River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over San Pitch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-89 (SR-89) over San Pitch River carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over San Pitch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.