US Bridges

4800 South Street over Jordan River

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 650 W. 4800 S. Taylorsv. · Structure no. 035012D

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,981
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4800 South Street over Jordan River is a concrete frame carrying 4800 South Street over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 10,981 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,342 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4800 South Street
CrossesJordan River
Location650 W. 4800 S. Taylorsv.
RouteCity Street 2142
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66687, -111.90861
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,981 (2010)
Projected traffic13,342 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 4800 South Street over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4800 South Street over Jordan River 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 2024.

How much traffic does 4800 South Street over Jordan River carry?

About 10,981 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4800 South Street over Jordan River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 4800 South Street over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.