US Bridges

SR-265 Wbl over Provo Ri.& Walkway

Good

Utah County, Utah · W.Of University Ave.Int. · Structure no. 4F 861

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,790
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-265 Wbl over Provo Ri.& Walkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-265 Wbl over Provo Ri.& Walkway in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,488 by 2034. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-265 Wbl
CrossesProvo Ri.& Walkway
LocationW.Of University Ave.Int.
RouteState Highway 265
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.26013, -111.6641
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,790 (2014)
Projected traffic43,488 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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-265 Wbl over Provo Ri.& Walkway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR-265 Wbl over Provo Ri.& Walkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR-265 Wbl over Provo Ri.& Walkway carry?

About 34,790 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-265 Wbl over Provo Ri.& Walkway?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR-265 Wbl over Provo Ri.& Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.