US Bridges

700 East Street over American Fork Creek

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 500 E. 700 N. Amer. Fork · Structure no. 049091F

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

700 East Street over American Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 700 East Street over American Fork Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries700 East Street
CrossesAmerican Fork Creek
Location500 E. 700 N. Amer. Fork
RouteCity Street 2922
StateUtah
Coordinates40.39152, -111.78573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2010)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 700 East Street over American Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 700 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 700 East Street over American Fork Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 700 East Street over American Fork Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 700 East Street over American Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.