US Bridges

6800 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3925 S. 6800 W. W.Valley · Structure no. 035027D

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,540
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6800 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a concrete slab carrying 6800 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 10,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,806 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6800 West Street
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location3925 S. 6800 W. W.Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.68622, -112.05367
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,540 (2010)
Projected traffic12,806 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 6800 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6800 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can 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 6800 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

About 10,540 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 6800 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 6800 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.