US Bridges

Gates Lane over Santa Clara River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Utah · Sunridge Subd.Santa Clara · Structure no. 053064F

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gates Lane over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gates Lane over Santa Clara River 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGates Lane
CrossesSanta Clara River
LocationSunridge Subd.Santa Clara
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.13222, -113.65972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Gates Lane over Santa Clara River built?

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

What condition is Gates Lane 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 Gates Lane over Santa Clara River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gates Lane over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gates Lane over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.