US Bridges

Cottonwood Lane over Big Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 5250 SO.2350 E. Holladay · Structure no. 035064D

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,363
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonwood Lane over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cottonwood Lane over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,363 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,731 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCottonwood Lane
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
Location5250 SO.2350 E. Holladay
RouteCity Street 2184
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.65624, -111.82398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,363 (2013)
Projected traffic7,731 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottonwood Lane over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Cottonwood Lane 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 Cottonwood Lane over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 6,363 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cottonwood Lane over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonwood Lane over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.