US Bridges

Dartmoth Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4570 S. Dartmoth DR W.Val · Structure no. 035047F

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
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

Dartmoth Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dartmoth Drive 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDartmoth Drive
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location4570 S. Dartmoth DR W.Val
RouteCity Street 2121
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.67078, -111.99714
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 Dartmoth Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

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

What condition is Dartmoth Drive 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 Dartmoth Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

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

How long is Dartmoth Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Dartmoth Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.