US Bridges

4000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4750 S. 4000 W. Taylorsv. · Structure no. 035089D

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,813
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a concrete slab carrying 4000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 26,813 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,578 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries4000 West Street
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location4750 S. 4000 W. Taylorsv.
RouteCity Street 2160
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66662, -111.98673
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,813 (2014)
Projected traffic32,578 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can 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 4000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

About 26,813 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 4000 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.