US Bridges

SR-32 over Provo River

Fair

Wasatch County, Utah · 4 Miles Southwest Francis · Structure no. 0F 573

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,244
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-32 over Provo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-32 over Provo River in Wasatch County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,244 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-32
CrossesProvo River
Location4 Miles Southwest Francis
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.60139, -111.33278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,244 (2021)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2041
Trucks29%
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

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-32 over Provo River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-32 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-32 over Provo River carry?

About 3,244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-32 over Provo River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-32 over Provo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.