US Bridges

SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · At Water Treatment Plant · Structure no. 0E 907

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-190
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
LocationAt Water Treatment Plant
RouteState Highway 190
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.61861, -111.78147
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2014)
Projected traffic5,625 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-190 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.