US Bridges

5960 South over North Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1250 W. 5960 S. Murray · Structure no. 035175D

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5960 South over North Jordan Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5960 South over North 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5960 South
CrossesNorth Jordan Canal
Location1250 W. 5960 S. Murray
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.64311, -111.93136
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2013)
Projected traffic612 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 5960 South over North Jordan Canal built?

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

What condition is 5960 South over North 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 5960 South over North Jordan Canal carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5960 South over North Jordan Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 5960 South over North Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.