US Bridges

SR-85SB (mvc) over Midas Creek

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · South of 11800 South · Structure no. 3F 802

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-85SB (mvc) over Midas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-85SB (mvc) over Midas 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-85SB (mvc)
CrossesMidas Creek
LocationSouth of 11800 South
RouteState Highway 85
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.53187, -112.01123
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-85SB (mvc) over Midas Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-85SB (mvc) over Midas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR-85SB (mvc) over Midas Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is SR-85SB (mvc) over Midas Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR-85SB (mvc) over Midas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.