US Bridges

8660 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2650 W. 8660 S. W.Jordan · Structure no. 035021D

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,323
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8660 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal is a concrete frame carrying 8660 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8660 South Street
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Canal
Location2650 W. 8660 S. W.Jordan
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.59406, -111.95728
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2014)
Projected traffic1,607 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 8660 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8660 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake 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 8660 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8660 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 8660 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.