Sheep Bridge Road over Virgin River
FairWashington County, Utah · Westerly Edge of Virgin · Structure no. 053014F
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 189
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheep Bridge Road over Virgin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheep Bridge Road over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheep Bridge Road over Virgin River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheep Bridge Road 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 Sheep Bridge Road over Virgin River carry?
About 189 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sheep Bridge Road over Virgin River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sheep Bridge Road over Virgin River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.