US Bridges

8720 South Street over Jordan and Salt Lake C

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · 50 W. 8720 S. Sandy · Structure no. 035053E

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8720 South Street over Jordan and Salt Lake C is a concrete culvert carrying 8720 South Street over Jordan and Salt Lake C in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8720 South Street
CrossesJordan and Salt Lake C
Location50 W. 8720 S. Sandy
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.59306, -111.89222
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2010)
Projected traffic559 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 8720 South Street over Jordan and Salt Lake C built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8720 South Street over Jordan and Salt Lake C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 8720 South Street over Jordan and Salt Lake C carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8720 South Street over Jordan and Salt Lake C?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 8720 South Street over Jordan and Salt Lake C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.