US Bridges

SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · Big Cottonwood Canyon · Structure no. 0F 798

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,633
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,633 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,291 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-190
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
LocationBig Cottonwood Canyon
RouteState Highway 190
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.62592, -111.74203
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,633 (2012)
Projected traffic3,291 by 2032
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 2012, making it 13 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 2,633 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-190 over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.