US Bridges

SR-172 (5600 W St) over I-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W

Poor

Salt Lake County, Utah · 5600 West Interchange · Structure no. 0C 669

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-172 (5600 W St) over I-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-172 (5600 W St) over I-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 21,152 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,382 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-172 (5600 W St)
CrossesI-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W
Location5600 West Interchange
RouteState Highway 172
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.77068, -112.02506
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,152 (2022)
Projected traffic25,382 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-172 (5600 W St) over I-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-172 (5600 W St) over I-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR-172 (5600 W St) over I-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W carry?

About 21,152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR-172 (5600 W St) over I-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR-172 (5600 W St) over I-80 (SR-80) Ebl & W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.