US Bridges

500 East Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3115 S. 500 E. So. Slc · Structure no. 035154D

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,592
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 East Street over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 500 East Street over Mill Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 7,592 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,224 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries500 East Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location3115 S. 500 E. So. Slc
RouteCity Street 2178
StateUtah
Coordinates40.70303, -111.8769
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,592 (2014)
Projected traffic9,224 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 500 East Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 East 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 500 East Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,592 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 500 East Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns 500 East Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.