US Bridges

400 East Street over American Fork Creek

PoorPosted for load

Utah County, Utah · 450 N. 400 E. Amer. Fork · Structure no. 049069V

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

400 East Street over American Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 400 East Street over American Fork Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries400 East Street
CrossesAmerican Fork Creek
Location450 N. 400 E. Amer. Fork
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.38525, -111.78783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2013)
Projected traffic1,531 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 East Street over American Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400 East Street over American Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 400 East Street over American Fork Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 400 East Street over American Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.