US Bridges

Independence Ave. over Provo River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 500 North 1800 West · Structure no. 049092F

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,183
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Ave. over Provo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence Ave. over Provo River in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Ave.
CrossesProvo River
Location500 North 1800 West
RouteCity Street 2975
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.24056, -111.68675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,183 (2022)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Independence Ave. over Provo River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Ave. 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 Independence Ave. over Provo River carry?

About 2,183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Independence Ave. over Provo River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Ave. over Provo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.