US Bridges

Town Street over Ash Creek

Good

Washington County, Utah · Sw. Side of Toquerville · Structure no. 053020F

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Street over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Street over Ash Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTown Street
CrossesAsh Creek
LocationSw. Side of Toquerville
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates37.24586, -113.28778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2010)
Projected traffic451 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Town Street over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Street over Ash 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Town Street over Ash Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Town Street over Ash Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Town Street over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.