US Bridges

SR-189 over Provo River and Access

Fair

Utah County, Utah · In Provo Canyon · Structure no. 0F 528

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-189 over Provo River and Access is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-189 over Provo River and Access in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 31,311 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,573 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-189
CrossesProvo River and Access
LocationIn Provo Canyon
RouteState Highway 189
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.3375, -111.61083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,311 (2021)
Projected traffic37,573 by 2041
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Provo River and Access built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-189 over Provo River and Access 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-189 over Provo River and Access carry?

About 31,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is SR-189 over Provo River and Access?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR-189 over Provo River and Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.