US Bridges

12500 South Street over East Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 750 E. 12500 S. Draper · Structure no. 035080E

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
756
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12500 South Street over East Jordan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 12500 South Street over East Jordan 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 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 756 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries12500 South Street
CrossesEast Jordan Canal
Location750 E. 12500 S. Draper
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.52324, -111.87023
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic756 (2010)
Projected traffic919 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 12500 South Street over East Jordan Canal built?

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

What condition is 12500 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 12500 South Street over East Jordan Canal carry?

About 756 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 12500 South Street over East Jordan Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 12500 South Street over East Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.