US Bridges

5300 South Street over Little Cottonwood Cr.

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 500 E 5300 So Murray · Structure no. 035010D

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,148
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5300 South Street over Little Cottonwood Cr. is a concrete slab carrying 5300 South Street over Little Cottonwood Cr. in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 6 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 13,148 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,975 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5300 South Street
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Cr.
Location500 E 5300 So Murray
RouteCity Street 2130
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.65608, -111.87564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,148 (2013)
Projected traffic15,975 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5300 South Street over Little Cottonwood Cr. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is 5300 South Street over Little Cottonwood Cr. 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 5300 South Street over Little Cottonwood Cr. carry?

About 13,148 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5300 South Street over Little Cottonwood Cr.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 5300 South Street over Little Cottonwood Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.