US Bridges

Airport Exit Road over Surplus Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · Entrance to Sl.Int.Airpt. · Structure no. 035103E

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,916
2010 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Airport Exit Road over Surplus Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Airport Exit Road over Surplus Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 20,916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,413 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Exit Road
CrossesSurplus Canal
LocationEntrance to Sl.Int.Airpt.
RouteCity Street 2370
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.77267, -111.98693
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,916 (2010)
Projected traffic25,413 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Airport Exit Road over Surplus Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Exit Road over Surplus Canal 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 Airport Exit Road over Surplus Canal carry?

About 20,916 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Exit Road over Surplus Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Airport Exit Road over Surplus Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.