US Bridges

Zions Parkway over Laverkin Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · South of Toquerville · Structure no. 053059F

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zions Parkway over Laverkin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zions Parkway over Laverkin Creek 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesZions Parkway
CrossesLaverkin Creek
LocationSouth of Toquerville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.22396, -113.27944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic153 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Zions Parkway over Laverkin Creek built?

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

What condition is Zions Parkway over Laverkin Creek 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 Zions Parkway over Laverkin Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Zions Parkway over Laverkin Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Zions Parkway over Laverkin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.