US Bridges

4700 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4050 W. 4700 S. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035249E

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,567
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4700 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 4700 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 48,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,009 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4700 South Street
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Canal
Location4050 W. 4700 S. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2240
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66743, -111.98805
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,567 (2013)
Projected traffic59,009 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 4700 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4700 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake 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 4700 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal carry?

About 48,567 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4700 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns 4700 South Street over Utah and Salt Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.