US Bridges

SR-9 over Virgin River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · .3 Mile No. of Hurricane · Structure no. 0C 158

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,930
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 over Virgin River is a steel arch - deck carrying SR-9 over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 88 years old, older 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 11,930 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,913 by 2034. The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-9
CrossesVirgin River
Location.3 Mile No. of Hurricane
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.191, -113.27752
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length385 ft (117.4 m)
Longest span288 ft (87.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,930 (2014)
Projected traffic14,913 by 2034
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-9 over Virgin River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR-9 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-9 over Virgin River carry?

About 11,930 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 over Virgin River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long with a longest span of 288 ft (87.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 over Virgin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.