US Bridges

SR-287 over East Jordan Canal

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Salt Lake County, Utah · Entrance to State Prison · Structure no. 0E1032

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,905
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-287 over East Jordan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-287 over East Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,382 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-287
CrossesEast Jordan Canal
LocationEntrance to State Prison
RouteState Highway 287
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.48879, -111.90005
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2014)
Projected traffic2,382 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-287 over East Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-287 over East Jordan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-287 over East Jordan Canal carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-287 over East Jordan Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-287 over East Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.