US Bridges

Cottonwood Street over SR-173 and Uta Tracks

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 5300 S. Cottonwood St. · Structure no. 035188C

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,010 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonwood Street over SR-173 and Uta Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood Street over SR-173 and Uta Tracks in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCottonwood Street
CrossesSR-173 and Uta Tracks
Location5300 S. Cottonwood St.
RouteCity Street 2140
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.65532, -111.89756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cottonwood Street over SR-173 and Uta Tracks built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottonwood Street over SR-173 and Uta Tracks 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 Cottonwood Street over SR-173 and Uta Tracks carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cottonwood Street over SR-173 and Uta Tracks?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonwood Street over SR-173 and Uta Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.