US Bridges

Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · Se. Side of St. George · Structure no. 053033F

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,332
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 44 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 10,332 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,553 by 2030. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie Drive
CrossesSanta Clara River
LocationSe. Side of St. George
RouteCity Street 3166
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.10548, -113.62274
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,332 (2010)
Projected traffic12,553 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Dixie Drive over Santa Clara 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 Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River carry?

About 10,332 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.