US Bridges

Orem Center Street over Provo River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · In Provo near Olmstead · Structure no. 049039C

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,742
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orem Center Street over Provo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orem Center Street over Provo River in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 25,742 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,277 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOrem Center Street
CrossesProvo River
LocationIn Provo near Olmstead
RouteCity Street 2960
StateUtah
Coordinates40.29772, -111.66211
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,742 (2010)
Projected traffic31,277 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Orem Center Street over Provo River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orem Center 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 Orem Center Street over Provo River carry?

About 25,742 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orem Center Street over Provo River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Orem Center Street over Provo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.