US Bridges

I-15 over East Jordan Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · East Jordan Canal · Structure no. 0E2696

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15 over East Jordan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-15 over East Jordan Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 years old, older 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 131,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 215,800 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 372 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-15
CrossesEast Jordan Canal
LocationEast Jordan Canal
RouteInterstate 15
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.49225, -111.89203
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width372 ft (113.5 m)
Roadway width276 ft (84.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,600 (2008)
Projected traffic215,800 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-15 over East Jordan Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-15 over East 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-15 over East Jordan Canal carry?

About 131,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-15 over East Jordan Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 372 ft wide.

Who owns I-15 over East Jordan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.