US Bridges

SR-189 over UPRR Uta & 600 So.S

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 600 So.Univ.Ave.In Provo · Structure no. 0F 84

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
888 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
31,069
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-189 over UPRR Uta & 600 So.S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-189 over UPRR Uta & 600 So.S in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 31,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,283 by 2042. The structure is 888 ft (270.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-189
CrossesUPRR Uta & 600 So.S
Location600 So.Univ.Ave.In Provo
RouteU.S. Route 189
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.22499, -111.6587
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length888 ft (270.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,069 (2022)
Projected traffic37,283 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 UPRR Uta & 600 So.S built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-189 over UPRR Uta & 600 So.S 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-189 over UPRR Uta & 600 So.S carry?

About 31,069 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-189 over UPRR Uta & 600 So.S?

The structure is 888 ft (270.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR-189 over UPRR Uta & 600 So.S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.