US Bridges

1300 South Street over Union Pacific RR

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 5th to 7th W. on 1300 S. · Structure no. 035145F

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
955 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,630
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 South Street over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1300 South Street over Union Pacific RR in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,990 by 2030. The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries1300 South Street
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location5th to 7th W. on 1300 S.
RouteCity Street 2290
StateUtah
Coordinates40.74156, -111.91033
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length955 ft (291.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,630 (2010)
Projected traffic21,990 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1300 South Street over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 1300 South Street over Union Pacific RR 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 1300 South Street over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 15,630 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 1300 South Street over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 South Street over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.