US Bridges

12000 South Street over East Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 600 East 12000 So. Draper · Structure no. 035077D

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12000 South Street over East Jordan Canal is a concrete frame carrying 12000 South Street over East Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries12000 South Street
CrossesEast Jordan Canal
Location600 East 12000 So. Draper
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.53247, -111.87214
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 12000 South Street over East Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12000 South Street over East Jordan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 12000 South Street over East Jordan Canal carry?

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

How long is 12000 South Street over East Jordan Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns 12000 South Street over East Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.