US Bridges

4700 South Street over South Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3330 W. 4700 S. W.Valley · Structure no. 035144D

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,935
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4700 South Street over South Jordan Canal is a concrete frame carrying 4700 South Street over South Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 37,935 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,091 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4700 South Street
CrossesSouth Jordan Canal
Location3330 W. 4700 S. W.Valley
RouteCity Street 2240
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66758, -111.97078
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,935 (2010)
Projected traffic46,091 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 4700 South Street over South Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4700 South Street over South 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 4700 South Street over South Jordan Canal carry?

About 37,935 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4700 South Street over South Jordan Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns 4700 South Street over South Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.