US Bridges

SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Jordan River

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2.5 Mi.No.Of No.Temple ST · Structure no. 0D 564

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,945
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Jordan River is a concrete continuous frame carrying SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 12,945 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,182 by 2034. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-68 (redwood Rd)
CrossesJordan River
Location2.5 Mi.No.Of No.Temple ST
RouteState Highway 68
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.80809, -111.93896
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 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,945 (2014)
Projected traffic16,182 by 2034
Trucks14%
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 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-68 (redwood Rd) over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Jordan River 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-68 (redwood Rd) over Jordan River carry?

About 12,945 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Jordan River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Jordan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.