US Bridges

Mall Drive over Virgin River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · Mall DR over Virgin River · Structure no. 053079F

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
654 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall Drive over Virgin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mall Drive over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,413 by 2032. The structure is 654 ft (199.3 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMall Drive
CrossesVirgin River
LocationMall DR over Virgin River
RouteCity Street 3159
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.09663, -113.53291
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length654 ft (199.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2012)
Projected traffic6,413 by 2032
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

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 Mall Drive over Virgin River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mall Drive 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 Mall Drive over Virgin River carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mall Drive over Virgin River?

The structure is 654 ft (199.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Mall Drive over Virgin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.