US Bridges

Wasatch County RD over Provo River

FairPosted for load

Wasatch County, Utah · .5 Mi.Below Deer Cr. Res. · Structure no. 051007A

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wasatch County RD over Provo River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wasatch County RD over Provo River in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2030. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWasatch County RD
CrossesProvo River
Location.5 Mi.Below Deer Cr. Res.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.40086, -111.53125
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wasatch County RD over Provo River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wasatch County RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wasatch County RD over Provo River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wasatch County RD over Provo River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wasatch County RD over Provo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.