US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · Approx. 8250 So.State St. · Structure no. 0E1064

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,450
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake 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 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 21,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,813 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesJordan & Salt Lake Canal
LocationApprox. 8250 So.State St.
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates40.60113, -111.89097
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,450 (2014)
Projected traffic26,813 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal built?

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

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal carry?

About 21,450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.