US Bridges

County Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · 7900 S.1745 E. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035130F

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Park Road
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
Location7900 S.1745 E. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.61455, -111.84305
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2010)
Projected traffic15 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Park Road over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.