US Bridges

SR-266 4700 So.St. over Brighton Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 600 West 4700 South · Structure no. 0E1286

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,650
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-266 4700 So.St. over Brighton Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-266 4700 So.St. over Brighton 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 37,650 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,063 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 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.
CrossesBrighton Canal
Location600 West 4700 South
RouteState Highway 266
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.67483, -111.91119
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 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,650 (2014)
Projected traffic47,063 by 2034
Trucks26%
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-266 4700 So.St. over Brighton Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-266 4700 So.St. over Brighton 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 Brighton Canal carry?

About 37,650 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.