US Bridges

SR-190 Wasatch Blv over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · Mouth of Big Ctw. Canyon · Structure no. 0F 562

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,105
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-190 Wasatch Blv over Big Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-190 Wasatch Blv over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20,105 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,132 by 2034. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-190 Wasatch Blv
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
LocationMouth of Big Ctw. Canyon
RouteState Highway 190
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.62011, -111.78984
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,105 (2014)
Projected traffic25,132 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-190 Wasatch Blv over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-190 Wasatch Blv 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 Wasatch Blv over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 20,105 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-190 Wasatch Blv over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns SR-190 Wasatch Blv over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.