US Bridges

SR-9 over Springdale Wash

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Utah · In Springdale · Structure no. 0F 82

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,985
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 over Springdale Wash is a concrete slab carrying SR-9 over Springdale Wash in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 99 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,985 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,732 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-9
CrossesSpringdale Wash
LocationIn Springdale
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.18896, -112.99891
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,985 (2014)
Projected traffic3,732 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 Springdale Wash built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SR-9 over Springdale 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-9 over Springdale Wash carry?

About 2,985 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 over Springdale Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 over Springdale Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.