US Bridges

Honeycomb Road over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · Siverfork Subd.N. Solitud · Structure no. 035075D

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honeycomb Road over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying Honeycomb Road over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHoneycomb Road
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
LocationSiverfork Subd.N. Solitud
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.6335, -111.61464
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2010)
Projected traffic77 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Honeycomb Road over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeycomb Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Honeycomb Road over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Honeycomb Road over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Honeycomb Road over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.