US Bridges

Dutch Draw Drive over North Jordan Canal

PoorPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2600 W. 4200 S. Taylorsv. · Structure no. 035118F

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,197
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Draw Drive over North Jordan Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dutch Draw Drive over North Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,454 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDutch Draw Drive
CrossesNorth Jordan Canal
Location2600 W. 4200 S. Taylorsv.
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.67978, -111.95506
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2014)
Projected traffic1,454 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 Dutch Draw Drive over North Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Draw Drive over North Jordan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Draw Drive over North Jordan Canal carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Draw Drive over North Jordan Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Draw Drive over North Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.