US Bridges

SR-52 EB Only over SR-189

Fair

Utah County, Utah · By Power Plant at Olmsted · Structure no. 2C 728

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,366
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-52 EB Only over SR-189 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-52 EB Only over SR-189 in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 4,366 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,458 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-52 EB Only
CrossesSR-189
LocationBy Power Plant at Olmsted
RouteState Highway 52
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.31306, -111.65556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,366 (2012)
Projected traffic5,458 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-52 EB Only over SR-189 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-52 EB Only over SR-189 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-52 EB Only over SR-189 carry?

About 4,366 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-52 EB Only over SR-189?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-52 EB Only over SR-189?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.