US Bridges

Murray Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · Murray City Park · Structure no. 035009D

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,103
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying Murray Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurray Park Road
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
LocationMurray City Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66019, -111.88219
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2013)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Murray Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Murray Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murray Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.