US Bridges

Golf Cr. Entr. Rd. over Surplus Canal

GoodPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · Adjacent to Slc Airport · Structure no. 035150D

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,583
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Cr. Entr. Rd. over Surplus Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying Golf Cr. Entr. Rd. over Surplus Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,138 by 2030. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Cr. Entr. Rd.
CrossesSurplus Canal
LocationAdjacent to Slc Airport
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.77128, -111.97556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,583 (2010)
Projected traffic3,138 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Golf Cr. Entr. Rd. over Surplus Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Cr. Entr. Rd. over Surplus Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Golf Cr. Entr. Rd. over Surplus Canal carry?

About 2,583 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Golf Cr. Entr. Rd. over Surplus Canal?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Cr. Entr. Rd. over Surplus Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.