US Bridges

Parkway Blvd. over Relocated Riter Canal

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3950 W. 2700 S. W.Valley · Structure no. 035070D

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,800
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway Blvd. over Relocated Riter Canal is a concrete frame carrying Parkway Blvd. over Relocated Riter Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 37,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,927 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParkway Blvd.
CrossesRelocated Riter Canal
Location3950 W. 2700 S. W.Valley
RouteCity Street 2233
StateUtah
Coordinates40.71169, -111.98414
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,800 (2010)
Projected traffic45,927 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway Blvd. over Relocated Riter Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Blvd. over Relocated Riter Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Parkway Blvd. over Relocated Riter Canal carry?

About 37,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parkway Blvd. over Relocated Riter Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Blvd. over Relocated Riter Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.