US Bridges

Main St. in Murray over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4220 S. Main St. Murray · Structure no. 035216F

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,286
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. in Murray over Big Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St. in Murray over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,071 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesMain St. in Murray
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
Location4220 S. Main St. Murray
RouteCity Street 2148
StateUtah
Coordinates40.67974, -111.89118
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,286 (2013)
Projected traffic12,071 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Main St. in Murray over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. in Murray over Big 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 Main St. in Murray over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 9,286 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main St. in Murray over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. in Murray over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.