US Bridges

8000 West Street over Utah and Sl Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3700 S. 8000 W. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035032D

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,583
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8000 West Street over Utah and Sl Canal is a concrete slab carrying 8000 West Street over Utah and Sl Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,583 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,138 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries8000 West Street
CrossesUtah and Sl Canal
Location3700 S. 8000 W. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2151
StateUtah
Coordinates40.69167, -112.08222
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,583 (2013)
Projected traffic3,138 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 8000 West Street over Utah and Sl Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8000 West Street over Utah and Sl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 8000 West Street over Utah and Sl Canal carry?

About 2,583 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 8000 West Street over Utah and Sl Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 8000 West Street over Utah and Sl Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.