US Bridges

SR-198 over Spanish Fork River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · South Spanish Fork · Structure no. 0F 775

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,275
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-198 over Spanish Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-198 over Spanish Fork River in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 23,275 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,094 by 2034. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-198
CrossesSpanish Fork River
LocationSouth Spanish Fork
RouteU.S. Route 198
StateUtah
Coordinates40.09434, -111.65539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,275 (2014)
Projected traffic29,094 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-198 over Spanish Fork River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-198 over Spanish Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-198 over Spanish Fork River carry?

About 23,275 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-198 over Spanish Fork River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR-198 over Spanish Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.