US Bridges

SR-87 over Lk.Fork Creek Oflow

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 2 Miles West of Altamont · Structure no. 0F 369

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,088
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-87 over Lk.Fork Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-87 over Lk.Fork Creek Oflow in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,506 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR-87
CrossesLk.Fork Creek Oflow
Location2 Miles West of Altamont
RouteState Highway 87
StateUtah
Coordinates40.35722, -110.31556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,088 (2017)
Projected traffic2,506 by 2037
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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-87 over Lk.Fork Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR-87 over Lk.Fork Creek Oflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-87 over Lk.Fork Creek Oflow carry?

About 2,088 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SR-87 over Lk.Fork Creek Oflow?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-87 over Lk.Fork Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.