US Bridges

Orem City Road over Provo River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · Near Murdock Division Dam · Structure no. 049084F

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orem City Road over Provo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orem City Road over Provo River in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOrem City Road
CrossesProvo River
LocationNear Murdock Division Dam
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.32636, -111.64228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2013)
Projected traffic294 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 City Road over Provo River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orem City Road 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 City Road over Provo River carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orem City Road over Provo River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Orem City Road over Provo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.