SR-17 over Ash Creek
FairWashington County, Utah · North Edge of Toquerville · Structure no. 0F 550
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,648
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-17 over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-17 over Ash Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,648 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,378 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-17 over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-17 over Ash Creek 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-17 over Ash Creek carry?
About 3,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SR-17 over Ash Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR-17 over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.