US Bridges

7800 South Street over Jordan River

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1000 W. 7800 S. W.Jordan · Structure no. 035054D

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,656
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7800 South Street over Jordan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7800 South Street over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 34,656 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,107 by 2034. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries7800 South Street
CrossesJordan River
Location1000 W. 7800 S. W.Jordan
RouteCity Street 2105
StateUtah
Coordinates40.60951, -111.92139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,656 (2014)
Projected traffic42,107 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 7800 South Street over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7800 South Street over Jordan River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 7800 South Street over Jordan River carry?

About 34,656 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 7800 South Street over Jordan River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns 7800 South Street over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.