US Bridges

City Street over Virgin River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · South Side of Washington · Structure no. 053005F

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,973
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Virgin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Street over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 13,973 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,978 by 2030. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesVirgin River
LocationSouth Side of Washington
RouteCity Street 3158
StateUtah
Coordinates37.11617, -113.50075
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,973 (2010)
Projected traffic16,978 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 City Street over Virgin River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is City Street over Virgin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does City Street over Virgin River carry?

About 13,973 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Virgin River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Virgin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.