US Bridges

Highland Circle over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4750 SO.1750 E. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035062C

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,021
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Circle over Big Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Circle over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Circle
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
Location4750 SO.1750 E. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66472, -111.84028
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2013)
Projected traffic1,240 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 Highland Circle over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Circle over Big 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 Highland Circle over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Circle over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Circle over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.