US Bridges

6200 South Street over Big Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2800 E. 6200 So. Holladay · Structure no. 035069D

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,454
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6200 South Street over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 6200 South Street over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15,454 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,776 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6200 South Street
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
Location2800 E. 6200 So. Holladay
RouteCity Street 2158
StateUtah
Coordinates40.6378, -111.81301
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,454 (2010)
Projected traffic18,776 by 2030
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 6200 South Street over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6200 South Street 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 6200 South Street over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 15,454 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 6200 South Street over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 6200 South Street over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.