US Bridges

3900 South Street over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 300 W. 3900 S. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035127F

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,650
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3900 South Street over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3900 South Street over Union Pacific Railroad in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 43,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,035 by 2033. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3900 South Street
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location300 W. 3900 S. Sl.Co.
RouteCity Street 2172
StateUtah
Coordinates40.68664, -111.90008
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,650 (2013)
Projected traffic53,035 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 3900 South Street over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3900 South Street over Union Pacific Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 3900 South Street over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 43,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 3900 South Street over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 3900 South Street over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.