US Bridges

Man-O-War Street over Virgin River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · In Bloomington · Structure no. 053037F

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,560
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Man-O-War Street over Virgin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Man-O-War Street over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 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 7,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,185 by 2030. The structure is 502 ft (153.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMan-O-War Street
CrossesVirgin River
LocationIn Bloomington
RouteCity Street 3148
StateUtah
Coordinates37.05218, -113.60181
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length502 ft (153.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,560 (2010)
Projected traffic9,185 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Man-O-War Street over Virgin River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Man-O-War Street 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 Man-O-War Street over Virgin River carry?

About 7,560 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Man-O-War Street over Virgin River?

The structure is 502 ft (153.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Man-O-War Street over Virgin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.