US Bridges

SR-7 Southern Pkw. over River Road

Fair

Washington County, Utah · SR-7 over River Road · Structure no. 3F 765

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,545
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-7 Southern Pkw. over River Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-7 Southern Pkw. over River Road in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,545 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,254 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-7 Southern Pkw.
CrossesRiver Road
LocationSR-7 over River Road
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.00078, -113.55999
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,545 (2023)
Projected traffic10,254 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-7 Southern Pkw. over River Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-7 Southern Pkw. over River Road 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-7 Southern Pkw. over River Road carry?

About 8,545 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-7 Southern Pkw. over River Road?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-7 Southern Pkw. over River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.