US Bridges

Old English Road over East Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 850 E. 13500 S. Draper · Structure no. 035174D

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

About this bridge

Old English Road over East Jordan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old English Road over East Jordan 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 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld English Road
CrossesEast Jordan Canal
Location850 E. 13500 S. Draper
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.50642, -111.87028
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2010)
Projected traffic765 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Old English Road over East Jordan Canal built?

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

What condition is Old English Road over East 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old English Road over East Jordan Canal carry?

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

How long is Old English Road over East Jordan Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Old English Road over East Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.