US Bridges

Shields Lane over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1900 W. 9800 S. · Structure no. 035200E

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shields Lane over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a concrete culvert carrying Shields Lane over Utah and Salt Lake Can 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 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShields Lane
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location1900 W. 9800 S.
RouteCity Street 2080
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.57321, -111.94453
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2014)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

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

What condition is Shields Lane over Utah and Salt Lake Can 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 Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shields Lane over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Shields Lane over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.