US Bridges

1700 South over Blacksmith Fork River

Fair

Cache County, Utah · 1700 S. Blacksmith Fork R · Structure no. 005063E

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1700 South over Blacksmith Fork River is a concrete culvert carrying 1700 South over Blacksmith Fork River in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1700 South
CrossesBlacksmith Fork River
Location1700 S. Blacksmith Fork R
RouteCounty Highway 1193
StateUtah
Coordinates41.70267, -111.84414
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2010)
Projected traffic536 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1700 South over Blacksmith Fork River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 South over Blacksmith Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 1700 South over Blacksmith Fork River carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1700 South over Blacksmith Fork River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 1700 South over Blacksmith Fork River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.