US Bridges

Co.Rd. Central Ave over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · Silverfork Subd.N.Solitud · Structure no. 035137F

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. Central Ave over Big Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Co.Rd. Central Ave over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. Central Ave
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
LocationSilverfork Subd.N.Solitud
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.63106, -111.61064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2010)
Projected traffic77 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Co.Rd. Central Ave over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. Central Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. Central Ave over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Co.Rd. Central Ave over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. Central Ave over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.