US Bridges

Rosa Parks Drive over West Valley Canal

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Salt Lake County, Utah · 3200 South 1350 West · Structure no. 035215D

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosa Parks Drive over West Valley Canal is a concrete frame carrying Rosa Parks Drive over West Valley Canal 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRosa Parks Drive
CrossesWest Valley Canal
Location3200 South 1350 West
RouteCity Street 2246
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.70142, -111.93057
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rosa Parks Drive over West Valley Canal built?

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

What condition is Rosa Parks Drive over West Valley Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rosa Parks Drive over West Valley Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rosa Parks Drive over West Valley Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Rosa Parks Drive over West Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.