US Bridges

SR-9 over Dry Wash

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 2.9 Miles E. Laverkin JCT · Structure no. 0E 426

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,170
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-9 over Dry Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,963 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-9
CrossesDry Wash
Location2.9 Miles E. Laverkin JCT
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.21364, -113.24563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,170 (2014)
Projected traffic3,963 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-9 over Dry Wash 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 Dry Wash carry?

About 3,170 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.