US Bridges

2700 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 8600 S. 2700 W. W.Jordan · Structure no. 035105V

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,652
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2700 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal is a steel culvert carrying 2700 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 5 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 13,652 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,587 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2700 West Street
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Canal
Location8600 S. 2700 W. W.Jordan
RouteCity Street 2040
StateUtah
Coordinates40.59536, -111.95775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,652 (2014)
Projected traffic16,587 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2700 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 2700 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 2700 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal carry?

About 13,652 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 2700 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns 2700 West Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.