US Bridges

Power House Road over Spanish Fork River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · Se. Side of Spanish Fork · Structure no. 049042D

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power House Road over Spanish Fork River is a concrete frame carrying Power House Road over Spanish Fork River in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPower House Road
CrossesSpanish Fork River
LocationSe. Side of Spanish Fork
RouteCity Street 2866
StateUtah
Coordinates40.08426, -111.59643
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2010)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Power House Road over Spanish Fork River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power House Road over Spanish Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Power House Road over Spanish Fork River carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Power House Road over Spanish Fork River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Power House Road over Spanish Fork River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.