US Bridges

SR-9 over Virgin River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 3.5 Miles East I-15 Int. · Structure no. 0C 777

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 over Virgin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-9 over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 42,037 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,444 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-9
CrossesVirgin River
Location3.5 Miles East I-15 Int.
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.16291, -113.39563
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,037 (2021)
Projected traffic50,444 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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 2023.

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

About 42,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 over Virgin River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 over Virgin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.