US Bridges

650 North Street over Jordan River

PoorPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1500 West 650 North Slc · Structure no. 035107F

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,158
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

650 North Street over Jordan River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 650 North Street over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,277 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries650 North Street
CrossesJordan River
Location1500 West 650 North Slc
RouteCity Street 2354
StateUtah
Coordinates40.78437, -111.93652
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,158 (2010)
Projected traffic23,277 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 650 North Street over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 650 North 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 650 North Street over Jordan River carry?

About 19,158 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 650 North Street over Jordan River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 650 North Street over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.