US Bridges

SR-189 over Deer Creek Dam & Splwy.

Fair

Wasatch County, Utah · Provo Canyon at Deer Crk. · Structure no. 0C 930

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
526 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,178
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-189 over Deer Creek Dam & Splwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-189 over Deer Creek Dam & Splwy. in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 13,178 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,814 by 2037. The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-189
CrossesDeer Creek Dam & Splwy.
LocationProvo Canyon at Deer Crk.
RouteState Highway 189
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.40581, -111.5306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length526 ft (160.2 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,178 (2017)
Projected traffic15,814 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-189 over Deer Creek Dam & Splwy. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-189 over Deer Creek Dam & Splwy. 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-189 over Deer Creek Dam & Splwy. carry?

About 13,178 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-189 over Deer Creek Dam & Splwy.?

The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR-189 over Deer Creek Dam & Splwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.