US Bridges

300 West Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3000 S. 300 W. So. Slc · Structure no. 035140E

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 West Street over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 300 West Street over Mill Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,375 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries300 West Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location3000 S. 300 W. So. Slc
RouteCity Street 2128
StateUtah
Coordinates40.70625, -111.89961
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2010)
Projected traffic18,375 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 300 West Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 West Street over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 300 West Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 300 West Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 300 West Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.