US Bridges

Columbia Lane over Provo River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 625 W.Columbia Lane Provo · Structure no. 049012F

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,374
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Lane over Provo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Lane over Provo River in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,250 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Lane
CrossesProvo River
Location625 W.Columbia Lane Provo
RouteCity Street 3032
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.25183, -111.66969
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,374 (2013)
Projected traffic16,250 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Columbia Lane over Provo River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Lane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia Lane over Provo River carry?

About 13,374 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Lane over Provo River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Lane over Provo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.