US Bridges

SR-173 5400 So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3100 W. 5400 So.In Kearns · Structure no. 0E2113

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,740
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-173 5400 So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a concrete culvert carrying SR-173 5400 So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 38,740 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,425 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-173 5400 So.St.
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location3100 W. 5400 So.In Kearns
RouteState Highway 173
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.65297, -111.96625
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 inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,740 (2014)
Projected traffic48,425 by 2034
Trucks22%
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-173 5400 So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-173 5400 So.St. over Utah and 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-173 5400 So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

About 38,740 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-173 5400 So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SR-173 5400 So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.