US Bridges

Buena Vista Blvd. over Mill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · NW Side of Washington · Structure no. 053028E

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Blvd. over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buena Vista Blvd. over Mill Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Blvd.
CrossesMill Creek
LocationNW Side of Washington
RouteCity Street 3190
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.1355, -113.51742
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2010)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Buena Vista Blvd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Blvd. over Mill Creek 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 Buena Vista Blvd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Blvd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Buena Vista Blvd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.