US Bridges

California Avenue over Surplus Canal

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · Cal. Ave. and Redwood Rd. · Structure no. 035152C

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,183
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Avenue over Surplus Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Avenue over Surplus Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 11,183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,586 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Avenue
CrossesSurplus Canal
LocationCal. Ave. and Redwood Rd.
RouteCity Street 2290
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.74073, -111.93975
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,183 (2010)
Projected traffic13,586 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 California Avenue over Surplus Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is California Avenue 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 California Avenue over Surplus Canal carry?

About 11,183 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is California Avenue over Surplus Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns California Avenue over Surplus Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.