US Bridges

400 South Street over Jordan River

PoorPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1140 West 400 South Slc · Structure no. 035098D

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,828
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

400 South Street over Jordan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 400 South Street over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20,828 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,306 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries400 South Street
CrossesJordan River
Location1140 West 400 South Slc
RouteCity Street 2250
StateUtah
Coordinates40.76063, -111.92306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,828 (2010)
Projected traffic25,306 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 400 South Street over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 400 South Street over Jordan River carry?

About 20,828 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 400 South Street over Jordan River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 400 South Street over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.