US Bridges

I-80WB Rptoairport over Surplus Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1 Mi.East Airport Intchg. · Structure no. 4F 36

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,550
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80WB Rptoairport over Surplus Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80WB Rptoairport over Surplus Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 58 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 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80WB Rptoairport
CrossesSurplus Canal
Location1 Mi.East Airport Intchg.
RouteInterstate 80
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.76494, -111.96577
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,550 (2014)
Projected traffic78,188 by 2034
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I-80WB Rptoairport over Surplus Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-80WB Rptoairport 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-80WB Rptoairport over Surplus Canal carry?

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

How long is I-80WB Rptoairport over Surplus Canal?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80WB Rptoairport over Surplus Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.