US Bridges

7180 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek

Poor

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1250 E. 7180 S. Midvale · Structure no. 035160D

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,552
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7180 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying 7180 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,961 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries7180 South Street
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
Location1250 E. 7180 S. Midvale
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.62083, -111.85683
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,552 (2014)
Projected traffic7,961 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7180 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7180 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 7180 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 6,552 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7180 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 7180 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.