US Bridges

Walker Lane over Jordan Salt Lake Canal

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2025 E.5450 So. Holladay · Structure no. 035065D

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,377
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Lane over Jordan Salt Lake Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Walker Lane over Jordan Salt Lake Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,468 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Lane
CrossesJordan Salt Lake Canal
Location2025 E.5450 So. Holladay
RouteCity Street 2184
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.65206, -111.83428
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,377 (2013)
Projected traffic17,468 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Lane over Jordan Salt Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Lane over Jordan Salt Lake 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 Walker Lane over Jordan Salt Lake Canal carry?

About 14,377 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walker Lane over Jordan Salt Lake Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Lane over Jordan Salt Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.