US Bridges

Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · Se. Area of St. George · Structure no. 053046F

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,655 by 2030. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie Drive
CrossesSanta Clara River
LocationSe. Area of St. George
RouteCity Street 3166
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.07635, -113.59634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2010)
Projected traffic7,655 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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 6,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Drive over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.