500 West Street over Big Cottonwood Creek
FairSalt Lake County, Utah · 4170 SO.500 W. Murray · Structure no. 035133D
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,016
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
500 West Street over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying 500 West Street over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 17,016 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,675 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 500 West Street over Big Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 500 West 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 500 West Street over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 17,016 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 500 West Street over Big Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns 500 West Street over Big Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.