US Bridges

400 South Street over American Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Utah County, Utah · 50 E. 400 S. Amer. Fork · Structure no. 049002D

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,008
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

400 South Street over American Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 400 South Street over American Fork Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries400 South Street
CrossesAmerican Fork Creek
Location50 E. 400 S. Amer. Fork
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.36897, -111.79644
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2013)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 400 South Street over American Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400 South Street over American Fork Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 400 South Street over American Fork Creek carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 400 South Street over American Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 400 South Street over American Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.