US Bridges

US-89 Connector RD over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 900 E. 1860 S. Provo · Structure no. 049060C

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
760 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 Connector RD over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-89 Connector RD over Union Pacific Railroad in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,655 by 2030. The structure is 760 ft (231.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-89 Connector RD
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location900 E. 1860 S. Provo
RouteCity Street 2999
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.20884, -111.64294
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length760 ft (231.7 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2010)
Projected traffic7,655 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-89 Connector RD over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 Connector RD over Union Pacific Railroad 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 US-89 Connector RD over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-89 Connector RD over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 760 ft (231.7 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 Connector RD over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.