US Bridges

13800 South Street over East Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 500 East 13800 So. Draper · Structure no. 035124D

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,628
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13800 South Street over East Jordan Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying 13800 South Street over East Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1950, 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 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 12,628 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,154 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries13800 South Street
CrossesEast Jordan Canal
Location500 East 13800 So. Draper
RouteCity Street 2044
StateUtah
Coordinates40.50067, -111.878
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,628 (2022)
Projected traffic15,154 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 13800 South Street over East Jordan Canal built?

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

What condition is 13800 South Street over East Jordan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 13800 South Street over East Jordan Canal carry?

About 12,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13800 South Street over East Jordan Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 13800 South Street over East Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.