US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Sevier River

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 3.4 Mi.So.Sevier Jct.Int. · Structure no. 0C 691

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,559
2022 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 Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,871 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesSevier River
Location3.4 Mi.So.Sevier Jct.Int.
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates38.56889, -112.26667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2022)
Projected traffic1,871 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 1979, making it 46 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.