US Bridges

Union Park Ave. over Little Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 7075 S. 1250 E. Midvale · Structure no. 035151E

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,325
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Park Ave. over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Union Park Ave. over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 56,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,410 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Park Ave.
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
Location7075 S. 1250 E. Midvale
RouteCity Street 2084
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.62285, -111.85743
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,325 (2010)
Projected traffic70,410 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Union Park Ave. over Little Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Park Ave. 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 Union Park Ave. over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 56,325 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Park Ave. over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Union Park Ave. over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.