US Bridges

Arcadia RD.FA#1544 over Lake Fork River

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 7 Miles No. of Bridgeland · Structure no. 013054F

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcadia RD.FA#1544 over Lake Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arcadia RD.FA#1544 over Lake Fork River in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2030. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesArcadia RD.FA#1544
CrossesLake Fork River
Location7 Miles No. of Bridgeland
RouteCounty Highway 1544
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.25814, -110.22225
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2010)
Projected traffic401 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arcadia RD.FA#1544 over Lake Fork River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arcadia RD.FA#1544 over Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Arcadia RD.FA#1544 over Lake Fork River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Arcadia RD.FA#1544 over Lake Fork River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Arcadia RD.FA#1544 over Lake Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.