The bridge extending above Mountain View Corridor on 8600 South has been delayed a second time due to cracks in a support column found during the final inspection.

West Jordan City announced the incident in August, calling the hairline cracks “barely noticeable to the naked eye.” But for the community’s safety, the opening of the bridge was delayed until the structural integrity of the structure could be corrected. 

“We understand this delay is disappointing to those looking forward to utilizing this new bridge,” read West Jordan’s public notice. “We remain committed to opening the bridge as soon as possible, with safety as our highest priority.” 

The bridge—owned by The Utah Department of Transportation—has been highly anticipated by the community as it’s expected to greatly improve the east-to-west flow in the city, which has been a growing concern.

“I know that those on the West side were excited for that bridge so their kids can go to school,” said Councilmember Chad Lamb during a council meeting. “Hopefully it’s done sooner rather than later.”

West Jordan’s public information officer, Marie Magers, said the bridge was originally scheduled for completion in late May, but unspecified delays pushed the date out to the end of the summer. When the crack was found, it was delayed again. 

Mayor Dirk Burton said during a city council meeting he hopes the bridge will be completed by the end of the year or in early 2025, although Magers said the exact timeline is still unknown.

Magers said bridge remediation conducted by the engineering company will begin in the fall, allowing them to know more about the situation and give a better timeline. 

The release said it will remain safe to drive on Mountain View Corridor under the bridge during the construction and remediation process, which will include testing and a comprehensive review of the bridge by an unnamed third-party engineering firm, under the direction of UDOT.

No additional cost or financial impact is expected for the city because of the bridge’s delay.

Updates will be posted to the bridge’s construction page at www.8600southbridge.com/, where residents can sign up for updates.