US Bridges

I-215 (SR-215) over 500 South Street

Good

Salt Lake County, Utah · 500 SO.2000 West Slc. · Structure no. 0C 688

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,307
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 (SR-215) over 500 South Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-215 (SR-215) over 500 South Street in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 104,307 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,168 by 2037. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-215 (SR-215)
Crosses500 South Street
Location500 SO.2000 West Slc.
RouteInterstate 215
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.75778, -111.95009
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.8 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,307 (2017)
Projected traffic125,168 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 500 South Street built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-215 (SR-215) over 500 South Street 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 I-215 (SR-215) over 500 South Street carry?

About 104,307 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-215 (SR-215) over 500 South Street?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I-215 (SR-215) over 500 South Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.