US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) Wbl over Provo River & Access Rd.

Fair

Wasatch County, Utah · 4 Miles North of Heber · Structure no. 4C 746

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,882
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) Wbl over Provo River & Access Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 (SR-40) Wbl over Provo River & Access Rd. 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 5 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 26,882 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,258 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40) Wbl
CrossesProvo River & Access Rd.
Location4 Miles North of Heber
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWasatch County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.57054, -111.4311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (124.9 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,882 (2023)
Projected traffic32,258 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 US-40 (SR-40) Wbl over Provo River & Access Rd. built?

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

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) Wbl over Provo River & Access Rd. 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 US-40 (SR-40) Wbl over Provo River & Access Rd. carry?

About 26,882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) Wbl over Provo River & Access Rd.?

The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) Wbl over Provo River & Access Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.