US Bridges

SR-85 (mvc) SB over Riter Canal

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · SR-85 over Riter Canal · Structure no. 3F 912

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-85 (mvc) SB over Riter Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-85 (mvc) SB over Riter Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 11,420 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,000 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-85 (mvc) SB
CrossesRiter Canal
LocationSR-85 over Riter Canal
RouteState Highway 85
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.71409, -112.03133
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,420 (2023)
Projected traffic125,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (mvc) SB over Riter Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-85 (mvc) SB over Riter Canal 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 (mvc) SB over Riter Canal carry?

About 11,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-85 (mvc) SB over Riter Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR-85 (mvc) SB over Riter Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.