US Bridges

Valley Forge R0AD over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3800 S. 7600 W. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035141D

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Forge R0AD over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a concrete frame carrying Valley Forge R0AD over Utah and Salt Lake Can 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Forge R0AD
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location3800 S. 7600 W. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.68889, -112.07231
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2013)
Projected traffic765 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Valley Forge R0AD over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

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

What condition is Valley Forge R0AD over Utah and Salt Lake Can 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 Valley Forge R0AD over Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Forge R0AD over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Forge R0AD over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.