US Bridges

SR48 Jordan R Blvd over Jordan River

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1200 W.7000 S. W. Jordan · Structure no. 0F 571

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,810
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR48 Jordan R Blvd over Jordan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR48 Jordan R Blvd over Jordan River in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 22,810 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,513 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR48 Jordan R Blvd
CrossesJordan River
Location1200 W.7000 S. W. Jordan
RouteState Highway 48
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.62362, -111.9211
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,810 (2014)
Projected traffic28,513 by 2034
Trucks19%
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 SR48 Jordan R Blvd over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR48 Jordan R Blvd over Jordan River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR48 Jordan R Blvd over Jordan River carry?

About 22,810 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR48 Jordan R Blvd over Jordan River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR48 Jordan R Blvd over Jordan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.