US Bridges

1300 East Street over Little Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 7300 S.1300 E. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035129F

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,211
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 East Street over Little Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1300 East Street over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 65,211 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,232 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1300 East Street
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
Location7300 S.1300 E. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2044
StateUtah
Coordinates40.6195, -111.85661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,211 (2010)
Projected traffic79,232 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 1300 East Street over Little Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 East Street over Little 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 1300 East Street over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 65,211 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1300 East Street over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 East Street over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.