US Bridges

St.George City St. over Ft. Pierce Wash

Fair

Washington County, Utah · South Side of St. George · Structure no. 053003F

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,358
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

St.George City St. over Ft. Pierce Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St.George City St. over Ft. Pierce Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 74 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 5 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 3,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,751 by 2030. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSt.George City St.
CrossesFt. Pierce Wash
LocationSouth Side of St. George
RouteCity Street 3196
StateUtah
Coordinates37.05914, -113.546
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,358 (2010)
Projected traffic3,751 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 St.George City St. over Ft. Pierce Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is St.George City St. over Ft. Pierce Wash 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does St.George City St. over Ft. Pierce Wash carry?

About 3,358 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is St.George City St. over Ft. Pierce Wash?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns St.George City St. over Ft. Pierce Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.