US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Sevier River

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 0.5 Mi.So.Of Sevier Jct. · Structure no. 0F 587

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Sevier River in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,871 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 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
Location0.5 Mi.So.Of Sevier Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates38.57972, -112.25806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 1995, making it 30 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.