US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Soldier Creek

Good

Utah County, Utah · At Old Thistle Junction · Structure no. 0V1673

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,425
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Soldier Creek is a steel culvert carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Soldier Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,032 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesSoldier Creek
LocationAt Old Thistle Junction
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates39.99372, -111.49394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2014)
Projected traffic3,032 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US-89 (SR-89) over Soldier Creek carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.