US Bridges

SR-92 over American Fork Creek

Fair

Utah County, Utah · 2 Mi.E.Of Alpine X-Road · Structure no. 0D 431

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,621
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-92 over American Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-92 over American Fork Creek in Utah County, Utah. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 3,621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,345 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-92
CrossesAmerican Fork Creek
Location2 Mi.E.Of Alpine X-Road
RouteState Highway 92
CountyUtah County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.43306, -111.74806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,621 (2022)
Projected traffic4,345 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-92 over American Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-92 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR-92 over American Fork Creek carry?

About 3,621 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-92 over American Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR-92 over American Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.