US Bridges

Dixie Drive over Gap Wash

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 1500 S. Dixie Drive · Structure no. 053040E

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,584
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Drive over Gap Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Dixie Drive over Gap Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,584 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,860 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie Drive
CrossesGap Wash
Location1500 S. Dixie Drive
RouteCity Street 3166
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.08194, -113.60444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,584 (2010)
Projected traffic12,860 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dixie Drive over Gap Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Drive over Gap Wash 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 Gap Wash carry?

About 10,584 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Drive over Gap Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dixie Drive over Gap Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.