US Bridges

SB to NB Return RD over Airport Road

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · Salt Lake City Airport · Structure no. 035192F

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

SB to NB Return RD over Airport Road is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying SB to NB Return RD over Airport Road in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSB to NB Return RD
CrossesAirport Road
LocationSalt Lake City Airport
StateUtah
Coordinates40.77433, -111.98628
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2010)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 SB to NB Return RD over Airport Road built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB to NB Return RD over Airport Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SB to NB Return RD over Airport Road carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SB to NB Return RD over Airport Road?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SB to NB Return RD over Airport Road?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.