US Bridges

Highland Drive over Tuscany Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 12050 S. Highland Dr. · Structure no. 035015E

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
882
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Drive over Tuscany Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Drive over Tuscany Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Drive
CrossesTuscany Creek
Location12050 S. Highland Dr.
RouteCity Street 2082
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.53083, -111.83278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2010)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Highland Drive over Tuscany Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Drive over Tuscany 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Drive over Tuscany Creek carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Drive over Tuscany Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Highland Drive over Tuscany Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.