US Bridges

Bullion Street over North Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1300 W. 5800 S. Murray · Structure no. 035125C

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,647
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullion Street over North Jordan Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullion Street over North Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,075 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBullion Street
CrossesNorth Jordan Canal
Location1300 W. 5800 S. Murray
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.64726, -111.92935
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,647 (2013)
Projected traffic8,075 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bullion Street over North Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullion Street over North 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bullion Street over North Jordan Canal carry?

About 6,647 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bullion Street over North Jordan Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bullion Street over North Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.