US Bridges

Valley View Drive over Santa Clara River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · Se. Side of St. George · Structure no. 053035F

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Drive over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley View Drive over Santa Clara River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,767 by 2030. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View Drive
CrossesSanta Clara River
LocationSe. Side of St. George
RouteCity Street 3165
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.10165, -113.61582
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2010)
Projected traffic3,767 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Valley View Drive over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View 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 Valley View Drive over Santa Clara River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley View Drive over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Drive over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.