US Bridges

Crosswater Road over Oquirrh Lake

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4770 Crosswater RD · Structure no. 035265E

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosswater Road over Oquirrh Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Crosswater Road over Oquirrh Lake in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrosswater Road
CrossesOquirrh Lake
Location4770 Crosswater RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.55754, -112.00439
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crosswater Road over Oquirrh Lake built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crosswater Road over Oquirrh Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Crosswater Road over Oquirrh Lake carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crosswater Road over Oquirrh Lake?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Crosswater Road over Oquirrh Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.