US Bridges

I-80 (SR-80) over Surplus Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1 Mi.East Airport Intchg. · Structure no. 0F 419

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,550
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 (SR-80) over Surplus Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 (SR-80) over Surplus Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 41 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 62,550 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,188 by 2034. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 (SR-80)
CrossesSurplus Canal
Location1 Mi.East Airport Intchg.
RouteInterstate 80
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.76464, -111.96557
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,550 (2014)
Projected traffic78,188 by 2034
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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-80 (SR-80) over Surplus Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-80 (SR-80) over Surplus 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 (SR-80) over Surplus Canal carry?

About 62,550 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-80 (SR-80) over Surplus Canal?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 (SR-80) over Surplus Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.