US Bridges

8000 West Street over Riter Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2500 S. 8000 W. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035142E

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,533
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8000 West Street over Riter Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 8000 West Street over Riter Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,533 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,077 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries8000 West Street
CrossesRiter Canal
Location2500 S. 8000 W. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2151
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.71581, -112.08214
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,533 (2010)
Projected traffic3,077 by 2030
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 8000 West Street over Riter Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8000 West Street over Riter 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 8000 West Street over Riter Canal carry?

About 2,533 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8000 West Street over Riter Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 8000 West Street over Riter Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.