Highland Drive over Big Cottonwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadSalt Lake County, Utah · 4850 SO.1850 E. Holladay · Structure no. 035066D
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,009
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Drive over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Highland Drive over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 89 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,011 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Highland Drive over Big Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Highland Drive over Big Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Highland Drive over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 20,009 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Highland Drive over Big Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Drive over Big Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.