US Bridges

Shields Lane over Jordan River

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 900 West 9840 South · Structure no. 035181F

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,410
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shields Lane over Jordan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shields Lane over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2034. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShields Lane
CrossesJordan River
Location900 West 9840 South
RouteCity Street 2080
StateUtah
Coordinates40.57212, -111.91586
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2014)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shields Lane over Jordan River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shields Lane over Jordan River 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 Shields Lane over Jordan River carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shields Lane over Jordan River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Shields Lane over Jordan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.