US Bridges

SR-85 Sb. over Juniper Canyon

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · Near Camp Williams · Structure no. 3C 988

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-85 Sb. over Juniper Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-85 Sb. over Juniper Canyon in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-85 Sb.
CrossesJuniper Canyon
LocationNear Camp Williams
RouteState Highway 85
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.48545, -111.99539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic625 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-85 Sb. over Juniper Canyon built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-85 Sb. over Juniper Canyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-85 Sb. over Juniper Canyon carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-85 Sb. over Juniper Canyon?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR-85 Sb. over Juniper Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.