SR-71 (900E. St.) over Little Cottonwood Creek
PoorSalt Lake County, Utah · 900 East 5900 South · Structure no. 0E1858
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,770
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-71 (900E. St.) over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-71 (900E. St.) over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25,770 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,213 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-71 (900E. St.) over Little Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is SR-71 (900E. St.) over Little Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR-71 (900E. St.) over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 25,770 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR-71 (900E. St.) over Little Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns SR-71 (900E. St.) over Little Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.