US Bridges

I-215 (SR-215) over 3900 South Street

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 3900 So. & Wasatch Bl · Structure no. 0C 518

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,465
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 (SR-215) over 3900 South Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-215 (SR-215) over 3900 South Street in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 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 70,465 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,082 by 2034. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-215 (SR-215)
Crosses3900 South Street
Location3900 So. & Wasatch Bl
RouteInterstate 215
StateUtah
Coordinates40.68732, -111.79729
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,465 (2014)
Projected traffic88,082 by 2034
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-215 (SR-215) over 3900 South Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-215 (SR-215) over 3900 South Street 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 I-215 (SR-215) over 3900 South Street carry?

About 70,465 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-215 (SR-215) over 3900 South Street?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I-215 (SR-215) over 3900 South Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.