US Bridges

SR-172 over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4130 South 5600 West-Wv · Structure no. 0E2421

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,315
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-172 over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a concrete culvert carrying SR-172 over Utah and Salt Lake Can in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30,315 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,894 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-172
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location4130 South 5600 West-Wv
RouteState Highway 172
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.68124, -112.02457
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 rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,315 (2014)
Projected traffic37,894 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-172 over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-172 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-172 over Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

About 30,315 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-172 over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns SR-172 over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.