US Bridges

South Temple over Parking Tunnel

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · City Creek/Main ST Plaza · Structure no. 035235V

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,680
2013 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

South Temple over Parking Tunnel is a concrete culvert carrying South Temple over Parking Tunnel in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 11,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,600 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSouth Temple
CrossesParking Tunnel
LocationCity Creek/Main ST Plaza
RouteCity Street 2328
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.76931, -111.8911
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,680 (2013)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 South Temple over Parking Tunnel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Temple over Parking Tunnel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does South Temple over Parking Tunnel carry?

About 11,680 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is South Temple over Parking Tunnel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns South Temple over Parking Tunnel?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).