US Bridges

5400 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4200 S. 5400 W. W.Valley · Structure no. 035029F

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5400 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5400 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5400 West Street
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location4200 S. 5400 W. W.Valley
RouteCity Street 2147
StateUtah
Coordinates40.67997, -112.02011
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 5400 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5400 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 5400 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 5400 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 5400 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.