US Bridges

SR-68 Redwood Rd. over South Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 6400 South Redwood Road · Structure no. 0E2150

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,260
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-68 Redwood Rd. over South Jordan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-68 Redwood Rd. over South Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 39,260 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,075 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-68 Redwood Rd.
CrossesSouth Jordan Canal
Location6400 South Redwood Road
RouteState Highway 68
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.63422, -111.93864
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 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,260 (2014)
Projected traffic49,075 by 2034
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 South Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-68 Redwood Rd. over South 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-68 Redwood Rd. over South Jordan Canal carry?

About 39,260 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR-68 Redwood Rd. over South Jordan Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-68 Redwood Rd. over South Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.