US Bridges

SR-268 (6th No.St) over 5th & 6th W. Sts. &a

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 400 W.To 600 W.On 6th No. · Structure no. 0C 806

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
979 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,450
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-268 (6th No.St) over 5th & 6th W. Sts. &a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-268 (6th No.St) over 5th & 6th W. Sts. &a in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,563 by 2034. The structure is 979 ft (298.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-268 (6th No.St)
Crosses5th & 6th W. Sts. &a
Location400 W.To 600 W.On 6th No.
RouteState Highway 268
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.7822, -111.90636
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length979 ft (298.5 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,450 (2014)
Projected traffic15,563 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-268 (6th No.St) over 5th & 6th W. Sts. &a built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-268 (6th No.St) over 5th & 6th W. Sts. &a 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR-268 (6th No.St) over 5th & 6th W. Sts. &a carry?

About 12,450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-268 (6th No.St) over 5th & 6th W. Sts. &a?

The structure is 979 ft (298.5 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR-268 (6th No.St) over 5th & 6th W. Sts. &a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.