Fort Union Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek
FairSalt Lake County, Utah · 1200 E. 6870 S. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035134D
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,058
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Union Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying Fort Union Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 31,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,270 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort Union Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fort Union Blvd. 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 Fort Union Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 31,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fort Union Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Union Blvd. over Little Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.