US Bridges

300 East Street over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3045 S. 300 E. So. Slc · Structure no. 035126F

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 East Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 300 East Street over Mill Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,680 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries300 East Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location3045 S. 300 E. So. Slc
RouteCity Street 2264
StateUtah
Coordinates40.70482, -111.88268
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2021)
Projected traffic19,680 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 300 East Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 East Street over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 300 East Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 300 East Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 300 East Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.