US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · Approx. 9850 So. State · Structure no. 0E2545

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2018
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,135
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,135 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,669 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesJordan & Salt Lake Canal
LocationApprox. 9850 So. State
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates40.57125, -111.89058
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,135 (2014)
Projected traffic37,669 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2018.

How much traffic does US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal carry?

About 30,135 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Jordan & Salt Lake Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.