US Bridges

SR-266 4700 So.St. over North Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1625 West 4700 South · Structure no. 0E1283

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,170
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-266 4700 So.St. over North Jordan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-266 4700 So.St. over North Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 26,170 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,713 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-266 4700 So.St.
CrossesNorth Jordan Canal
Location1625 West 4700 South
RouteState Highway 266
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66777, -111.93747
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,170 (2014)
Projected traffic32,713 by 2034
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-266 4700 So.St. over North Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-266 4700 So.St. over North 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-266 4700 So.St. over North Jordan Canal carry?

About 26,170 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-266 4700 So.St. over North Jordan Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns SR-266 4700 So.St. over North Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.