DIXIE DRIVE
Carrying DIXIE DRIVE over SANTA CLARA RIVER
SE. SIDE OF ST. GEORGE, Washington, Utah
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DIXIE DRIVE
The DIXIE DRIVE bridge in Washington, Utah carries DIXIE DRIVE over SANTA CLARA RIVER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,589 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Utah bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DIXIE DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Utah.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Last Reconstructed
- 2013
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.4 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,589 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 053033F
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DIXIE DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare DIXIE DRIVE against other structures in Washington and across Utah. Utah bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DIXIE DRIVE?
DIXIE DRIVE in Washington, Utah has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DIXIE DRIVE inspected?
DIXIE DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,589 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DIXIE DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DIXIE DRIVE?
DIXIE DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DIXIE DRIVE?
DIXIE DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is DIXIE DRIVE and does age affect safety?
DIXIE DRIVE was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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