US Bridges

Arbor LN.(5000 So) over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2050 E.5000 So. Holladay · Structure no. 035068D

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,021
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arbor LN.(5000 So) over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Arbor LN.(5000 So) over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArbor LN.(5000 So)
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
Location2050 E.5000 So. Holladay
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66028, -111.83286
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arbor LN.(5000 So) over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arbor LN.(5000 So) 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 Arbor LN.(5000 So) over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

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

How long is Arbor LN.(5000 So) over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Arbor LN.(5000 So) over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.