US Bridges

SR-9 over Virgin River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 0.3 Mi.No.Of Hurricane · Structure no. 1C 915

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
392 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,747
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 over Virgin River is a steel arch - deck carrying SR-9 over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,747 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,496 by 2037. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-9
CrossesVirgin River
Location0.3 Mi.No.Of Hurricane
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.18979, -113.27794
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span387 ft (117.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,747 (2017)
Projected traffic22,496 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-9 over Virgin River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-9 over Virgin River 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 Virgin River carry?

About 18,747 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 over Virgin River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 387 ft (117.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 over Virgin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.