US Bridges

County Road over Great Salt Lake Channel

Fair

Davis County, Utah · 9.1 Mi.West of Syracuse · Structure no. 011017C

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,545
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Great Salt Lake Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Great Salt Lake Channel in Davis County, Utah. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,545 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesGreat Salt Lake Channel
Location9.1 Mi.West of Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 1468
StateUtah
Coordinates41.06655, -112.23032
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,545 (2010)
Projected traffic3,092 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Great Salt Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Great Salt Lake Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Great Salt Lake Channel carry?

About 2,545 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Great Salt Lake Channel?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Great Salt Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.