US Bridges

6000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Poor

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4030 S. 6000 W. W.Valley · Structure no. 035026F

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6000 West Street
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location4030 S. 6000 W. W.Valley
RouteCity Street 2157
StateUtah
Coordinates40.68353, -112.03419
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 above top of footing
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2010)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2030
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 6000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 6000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 6000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 6000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.