500 South Street over Jordan River
PoorPosted for loadSalt Lake County, Utah · 1130 West 500 South Slc · Structure no. 035097F
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,293
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
500 South Street over Jordan River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 500 South Street over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,786 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 500 South Street over Jordan River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 500 South Street over Jordan River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 500 South Street over Jordan River carry?
About 2,293 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 500 South Street over Jordan River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns 500 South Street over Jordan River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.