US Bridges

SR-7 over SR-9

Good

Washington County, Utah · SR-7 over SR-9 · Structure no. 0F 896

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-7 over SR-9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-7 over SR-9 in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,258 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesSR-7
CrossesSR-9
LocationSR-7 over SR-9
RouteState Highway 7
StateUtah
Coordinates37.17306, -113.34611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,258 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-7 over SR-9 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-7 over SR-9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-7 over SR-9 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-7 over SR-9?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SR-7 over SR-9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.