US Bridges

SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Utah & Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 0.2 Mi.So.Of Bluffdale · Structure no. 0E1683

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,210
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Utah & Salt Lake Can is a concrete culvert carrying SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Utah & Salt Lake Can in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 18,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,763 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-68 (redwood Rd)
CrossesUtah & Salt Lake Can
Location0.2 Mi.So.Of Bluffdale
RouteState Highway 68
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.48514, -111.942
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,210 (2014)
Projected traffic22,763 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-68 (redwood Rd) over Utah & Salt Lake Can built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Utah & Salt Lake Can 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Utah & Salt Lake Can carry?

About 18,210 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Utah & Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Utah & Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.