US Bridges

SR-71 (700 East) over East Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 12100 SO.700 E. Draper · Structure no. 0D 410

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,098
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-71 (700 East) over East Jordan Canal is a concrete frame carrying SR-71 (700 East) over East Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 14,098 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,918 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-71 (700 East)
CrossesEast Jordan Canal
Location12100 SO.700 E. Draper
RouteState Highway 71
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.53059, -111.87115
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,098 (2022)
Projected traffic16,918 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-71 (700 East) over East Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-71 (700 East) over East Jordan Canal 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR-71 (700 East) over East Jordan Canal carry?

About 14,098 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-71 (700 East) over East Jordan Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR-71 (700 East) over East Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.