US Bridges

300 South Street over Jordan River

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1150 West 300 South Slc · Structure no. 035099D

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,243
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 South Street over Jordan River is a concrete frame carrying 300 South Street over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries300 South Street
CrossesJordan River
Location1150 West 300 South Slc
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.76267, -111.92458
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 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 traffic2,243 (2010)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 300 South Street over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 South Street 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 300 South Street over Jordan River carry?

About 2,243 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 300 South Street 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 300 South Street over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.