US Bridges

SR-17 over LA Verkin Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 0.7 Mi.No.Laverkin Jct. · Structure no. 0F 589

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,194
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-17 over LA Verkin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-17 over LA Verkin Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,194 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,433 by 2037. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-17
CrossesLA Verkin Creek
Location0.7 Mi.No.Laverkin Jct.
RouteState Highway 17
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.21924, -113.27569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,194 (2017)
Projected traffic7,433 by 2037
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-17 over LA Verkin Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-17 over LA Verkin 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 LA Verkin Creek carry?

About 6,194 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-17 over LA Verkin Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR-17 over LA Verkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.