US Bridges

1300 West Street over South Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 10500 S. 1300 W. S.Jordan · Structure no. 035016D

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,148
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 West Street over South Jordan Canal is a concrete frame carrying 1300 West Street over South Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 13,148 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,975 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1300 West Street
CrossesSouth Jordan Canal
Location10500 S. 1300 W. S.Jordan
RouteCity Street 2066
StateUtah
Coordinates40.56047, -111.92912
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,148 (2014)
Projected traffic15,975 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 1300 West Street over South Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 West Street over South Jordan Canal 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 1300 West Street over South Jordan Canal carry?

About 13,148 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1300 West Street over South Jordan Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 West Street over South Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.