US Bridges

Country Way over Virgin River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · Sunrise Valley Drive · Structure no. 053047F

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Way over Virgin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Way over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesCountry Way
CrossesVirgin River
LocationSunrise Valley Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates37.12002, -113.46642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic125 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Country Way over Virgin River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Way 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 Country Way over Virgin River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Country Way over Virgin River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Country Way over Virgin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.