US Bridges

Provo City Street over Provo River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 150 W. 5200 N. Provo · Structure no. 049024F

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,401
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Provo City Street over Provo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Provo City Street 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 13,401 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,282 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesProvo City Street
CrossesProvo River
Location150 W. 5200 N. Provo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.30306, -111.65936
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,401 (2010)
Projected traffic16,282 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Provo City Street over Provo River built?

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

What condition is Provo City Street 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 Provo City Street over Provo River carry?

About 13,401 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Provo City Street over Provo River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Provo City Street over Provo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.