US Bridges

North Temple St. over UPRR and Uta-Front Run

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 500 to 600 W. N.Temple ST · Structure no. 035214C

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Temple St. over UPRR and Uta-Front Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Temple St. over UPRR and Uta-Front Run in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2030. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Temple St.
CrossesUPRR and Uta-Front Run
Location500 to 600 W. N.Temple ST
RouteCity Street 2330
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.77167, -111.90639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 North Temple St. over UPRR and Uta-Front Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Temple St. over UPRR and Uta-Front Run 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 North Temple St. over UPRR and Uta-Front Run carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Temple St. over UPRR and Uta-Front Run?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns North Temple St. over UPRR and Uta-Front Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.