US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Salina Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · In Salina · Structure no. 0F 366

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Salina Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Salina Creek in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,121 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,345 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesSalina Creek
LocationIn Salina
RouteU.S. Route 89
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.95333, -111.85991
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,121 (2022)
Projected traffic7,345 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Salina Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Salina Creek 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 Salina Creek carry?

About 6,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Salina Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Salina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.