US Bridges

Indiana Avenue over Jordan River

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1050 West 850 South Slc. · Structure no. 035095D

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,969
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Avenue over Jordan River is a concrete frame carrying Indiana Avenue over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,969 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,048 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndiana Avenue
CrossesJordan River
Location1050 West 850 South Slc.
RouteCity Street 2292
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.75148, -111.92123
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,969 (2010)
Projected traffic23,048 by 2030
Trucks20%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indiana Avenue over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana 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 Indiana Avenue over Jordan River carry?

About 18,969 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Avenue over Jordan River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Avenue over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.