US Bridges

SR-35 over Provo River

Fair

Summit County, Utah · 9.5 Miles East of Francis · Structure no. 0F 464

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-35 over Provo River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR-35 over Provo River in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-35
CrossesProvo River
Location9.5 Miles East of Francis
RouteState Highway 35
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.55823, -111.13802
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2014)
Projected traffic900 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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-35 over Provo River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-35 over Provo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-35 over Provo River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-35 over Provo River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-35 over Provo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.