US Bridges

Shields Lane over Jordan Pathway

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 9840 South 900 West · Structure no. 035182V

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,410
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shields Lane over Jordan Pathway is a steel culvert carrying Shields Lane over Jordan Pathway 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 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShields Lane
CrossesJordan Pathway
Location9840 South 900 West
RouteCity Street 2080
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.57204, -111.91671
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Pathway built?

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

What condition is Shields Lane over Jordan Pathway 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 Pathway carry?

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

How long is Shields Lane over Jordan Pathway?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Shields Lane over Jordan Pathway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.