US Bridges

SR-48 Bingham Hwy. over Utah & Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1.3 Mi.W.Of Redwood Rd. · Structure no. 0E2379

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,810
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-48 Bingham Hwy. over Utah & Salt Lake Can is a concrete culvert carrying SR-48 Bingham Hwy. over Utah & Salt Lake Can in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 29,810 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,263 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-48 Bingham Hwy.
CrossesUtah & Salt Lake Can
Location1.3 Mi.W.Of Redwood Rd.
RouteState Highway 48
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.60934, -111.96325
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,810 (2014)
Projected traffic37,263 by 2034
Trucks29%
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-48 Bingham Hwy. over Utah & Salt Lake Can built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-48 Bingham Hwy. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-48 Bingham Hwy. over Utah & Salt Lake Can carry?

About 29,810 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-48 Bingham Hwy. over Utah & Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR-48 Bingham Hwy. over Utah & Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.