US Bridges

SR-173 5400 So.St. over Jordan River

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1100 W.5400 So.In Murray · Structure no. 0D 805

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,970
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-173 5400 So.St. over Jordan River is a concrete slab carrying SR-173 5400 So.St. over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 27,970 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,963 by 2034. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-173 5400 So.St.
CrossesJordan River
Location1100 W.5400 So.In Murray
RouteState Highway 173
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.65291, -111.92369
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,970 (2014)
Projected traffic34,963 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-173 5400 So.St. over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-173 5400 So.St. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-173 5400 So.St. over Jordan River carry?

About 27,970 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-173 5400 So.St. over Jordan River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR-173 5400 So.St. over Jordan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.