US Bridges

13400 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal

PoorPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2300 W.13400 S. Riverton · Structure no. 035003D

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
882
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13400 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal is a concrete slab carrying 13400 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries13400 South Street
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Canal
Location2300 W.13400 S. Riverton
RouteCity Street 2035
StateUtah
Coordinates40.50779, -111.95037
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2010)
Projected traffic1,072 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13400 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 13400 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 13400 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13400 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 13400 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.