US Bridges

SR-201 over Oquirrh Hills Drain

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · Near Kcc Garfield Smelter · Structure no. 0E1272

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,885
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-201 over Oquirrh Hills Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-201 over Oquirrh Hills Drain in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,885 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,107 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-201
CrossesOquirrh Hills Drain
LocationNear Kcc Garfield Smelter
RouteState Highway 201
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.72578, -112.20361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,885 (2014)
Projected traffic21,107 by 2034
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-201 over Oquirrh Hills Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR-201 over Oquirrh Hills Drain 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR-201 over Oquirrh Hills Drain carry?

About 16,885 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR-201 over Oquirrh Hills Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR-201 over Oquirrh Hills Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.