US Bridges

3500 South over Utah and Sl Canal

GoodPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 9000 W. 3500 S. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035246E

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3500 South over Utah and Sl Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 3500 South over Utah and Sl Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3500 South
CrossesUtah and Sl Canal
Location9000 W. 3500 S. Sl.Co.
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.67986, -112.10289
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2019)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 3500 South over Utah and Sl Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3500 South over Utah and Sl 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 3500 South over Utah and Sl Canal carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3500 South over Utah and Sl Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns 3500 South over Utah and Sl Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.