US Bridges

SR-189 over Univ.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp

Fair

Utah County, Utah · Univ.Ave.Int.In So.Provo · Structure no. 0C 792

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,565
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-189 over Univ.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-189 over Univ.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 31,565 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,457 by 2034. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-189
CrossesUniv.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp
LocationUniv.Ave.Int.In So.Provo
RouteState Highway 189
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.20859, -111.659
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,565 (2014)
Projected traffic39,457 by 2034
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-189 over Univ.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-189 over Univ.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-189 over Univ.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp carry?

About 31,565 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is SR-189 over Univ.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR-189 over Univ.Ave.Int.Nb.On-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.