850 South Street over Surplus Canal
PoorSalt Lake County, Utah · 2200 West 850 South Slc · Structure no. 035101C
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,032
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
850 South Street over Surplus Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 850 South Street over Surplus Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 4,032 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,899 by 2034. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 850 South Street over Surplus Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 850 South Street over Surplus Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 850 South Street over Surplus Canal carry?
About 4,032 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is 850 South Street over Surplus Canal?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns 850 South Street over Surplus Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.