Murray Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek
FairSalt Lake County, Utah · 4860 S. 520 W. Murray · Structure no. 035017F
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,016
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murray Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murray Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 17,016 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,675 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murray Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murray Blvd. 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 Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 17,016 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Murray Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Murray Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.