US Bridges

500 North Street over Jordan River

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1650 West 500 North Slc · Structure no. 035108D

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 North Street over Jordan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 500 North Street over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,873 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries500 North Street
CrossesJordan River
Location1650 West 500 North Slc
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.78011, -111.93817
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2010)
Projected traffic3,873 by 2030
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 500 North Street over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 North 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 500 North Street over Jordan River carry?

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 500 North Street over Jordan River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 500 North Street over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.