US Bridges

California Avenue over Jordan River

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1100 West 1300 South Slc · Structure no. 035093C

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,360
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Avenue over Jordan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Avenue over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 41,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,252 by 2030. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Avenue
CrossesJordan River
Location1100 West 1300 South Slc
RouteCity Street 2290
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.74045, -111.92303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,360 (2010)
Projected traffic50,252 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 California Avenue over Jordan River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is California Avenue over Jordan River 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 California Avenue over Jordan River carry?

About 41,360 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is California Avenue over Jordan River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns California Avenue over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.