US Bridges

State Park Road over Provo River Ovfl.Chan.

PoorPosted for load

Wasatch County, Utah · Within Jordanele St.Park · Structure no. 0C1007

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Road over Provo River Ovfl.Chan. is a steel truss - thru carrying State Park Road over Provo River Ovfl.Chan. in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2034. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Park Road
CrossesProvo River Ovfl.Chan.
LocationWithin Jordanele St.Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.60417, -111.34389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2034
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 State Park Road over Provo River Ovfl.Chan. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Road over Provo River Ovfl.Chan. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does State Park Road over Provo River Ovfl.Chan. carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is State Park Road over Provo River Ovfl.Chan.?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Road over Provo River Ovfl.Chan.?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.