US Bridges

300 East Street over American Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Utah County, Utah · 250 N. 300 E. Amer. Fork · Structure no. 049073E

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 East Street over American Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 300 East Street over American Fork Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries300 East Street
CrossesAmerican Fork Creek
Location250 N. 300 E. Amer. Fork
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.38194, -111.79042
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2010)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2030
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 300 East Street over American Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 East 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 300 East Street over American Fork Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 300 East Street over American Fork Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns 300 East Street over American Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.