US Bridges

Larchwood Drive over Jordan and Salt Lake C

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 690 E. 6755 S. Midvale · Structure no. 035014F

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,197
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larchwood Drive over Jordan and Salt Lake C is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Larchwood Drive over Jordan and Salt Lake C in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 43 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 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,454 by 2034. 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).

CarriesLarchwood Drive
CrossesJordan and Salt Lake C
Location690 E. 6755 S. Midvale
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.6285, -111.87275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2014)
Projected traffic1,454 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Larchwood Drive over Jordan and Salt Lake C built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Larchwood Drive over Jordan and Salt Lake C 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 Larchwood Drive over Jordan and Salt Lake C carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Larchwood Drive over Jordan and Salt Lake C?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Larchwood Drive over Jordan and Salt Lake C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.