US Bridges

SR-68 Redwood Road over South Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 9300 South Redwood Road · Structure no. 0E2486

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,830
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-68 Redwood Road over South Jordan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-68 Redwood Road over South Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 26,830 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,538 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-68 Redwood Road
CrossesSouth Jordan Canal
Location9300 South Redwood Road
RouteState Highway 68
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.58189, -111.93856
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,830 (2014)
Projected traffic33,538 by 2034
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
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 Road over South Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-68 Redwood Road 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 Road over South Jordan Canal carry?

About 26,830 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR-68 Redwood Road over South Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.