US Bridges

SR-52 WB Only over Provo River

Fair

Utah County, Utah · At Olmsted · Structure no. 4F 487

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-52 WB Only over Provo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-52 WB Only over Provo River 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 10,473 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,568 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-52 WB Only
CrossesProvo River
LocationAt Olmsted
RouteState Highway 52
StateUtah
Coordinates40.31333, -111.65667
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,473 (2021)
Projected traffic12,568 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-52 WB Only over Provo River built?

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

What condition is SR-52 WB Only over Provo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-52 WB Only over Provo River carry?

About 10,473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-52 WB Only over Provo River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-52 WB Only over Provo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.