US Bridges

2590 South Street over Brighton Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1500 W. 2590 S. W.Valley · Structure no. 035120F

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,103
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2590 South Street over Brighton Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2590 South Street over Brighton Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2590 South Street
CrossesBrighton Canal
Location1500 W. 2590 S. W.Valley
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.71419, -111.93508
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2010)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2030
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 2590 South Street over Brighton Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2590 South Street over Brighton 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 2590 South Street over Brighton Canal carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2590 South Street over Brighton Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 2590 South Street over Brighton Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.