US Bridges

SR-71 126th So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2300 W.126th So.Riverton · Structure no. 0E2528

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,113
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-71 126th So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can is a concrete culvert carrying SR-71 126th So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can 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 34,113 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,936 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-71 126th So.St.
CrossesUtah and Salt Lake Can
Location2300 W.126th So.Riverton
RouteState Highway 71
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.5223, -111.94955
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 2022
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,113 (2017)
Projected traffic40,936 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-71 126th So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can built?

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

What condition is SR-71 126th 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR-71 126th So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can carry?

About 34,113 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-71 126th So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR-71 126th So.St. over Utah and Salt Lake Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.