US Bridges

SR-173 5400 So.St. over North Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · East of Redwood Road · Structure no. 0E1909

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,970
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-173 5400 So.St. over North Jordan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-173 5400 So.St. over North Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 27,970 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,963 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-173 5400 So.St.
CrossesNorth Jordan Canal
LocationEast of Redwood Road
RouteState Highway 173
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.65283, -111.92947
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,970 (2014)
Projected traffic34,963 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-173 5400 So.St. over North Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-173 5400 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-173 5400 So.St. over North Jordan Canal carry?

About 27,970 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-173 5400 So.St. over North Jordan Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns SR-173 5400 So.St. over North Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.