US Bridges

Midway Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4675 S. 4150 W. W.Valley · Structure no. 035168D

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Canal is a concrete frame carrying Midway Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Drive
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Canal
Location4675 S. 4150 W. W.Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66822, -111.98956
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2010)
Projected traffic765 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Midway Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Drive over Utah and Salt Lake 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 Midway Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Canal carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Midway Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Drive over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.