US Bridges

Wasatch County RD over Provo River

FairPosted for load

Wasatch County, Utah · 3.5 Mi. Nw. of Heber City · Structure no. 051009D

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wasatch County RD over Provo River is a concrete frame carrying Wasatch County RD over Provo River in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWasatch County RD
CrossesProvo River
Location3.5 Mi. Nw. of Heber City
RouteCounty Highway 3130
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Functional classRural 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2010)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wasatch County RD over Provo River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 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 851 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wasatch County RD over Provo River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wasatch County RD over Provo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.