US Bridges

Zion Canyon Scenic over Cable Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · From South Entrance Go 1 · Structure no. 1590009P0000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,341
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Zion Canyon Scenic over Cable Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Zion Canyon Scenic over Cable Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,341 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesZion Canyon Scenic
CrossesCable Creek
LocationFrom South Entrance Go 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.27041, -112.93973
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2022)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zion Canyon Scenic over Cable Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zion Canyon Scenic over Cable 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Zion Canyon Scenic over Cable Creek carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Zion Canyon Scenic over Cable Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Zion Canyon Scenic over Cable Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.