US Bridges

SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 200 South Redwood Rd. Slc · Structure no. 0F 33

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,512
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Union Pacific Railroad in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 53 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 5 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 23,512 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,214 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-68 (redwood Rd)
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location200 South Redwood Rd. Slc
RouteState Highway 68
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.76381, -111.93909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,512 (2022)
Projected traffic28,214 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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-68 (redwood Rd) over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Union Pacific Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 23,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR-68 (redwood Rd) over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.