US Bridges

SR-96 over White River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 0.1 Mi.South of Jct. SR-6 · Structure no. 0D 565

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-96 over White River is a concrete frame carrying SR-96 over White River in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 72 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-96
CrossesWhite River
Location0.1 Mi.South of Jct. SR-6
RouteState Highway 96
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.86122, -111.0286
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks48%
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

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-96 over White River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR-96 over White 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-96 over White River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is SR-96 over White River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-96 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.