US Bridges

I-215 (SR-215) over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · No.Of 500 S0.AT 2000 W. · Structure no. 0C 689

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,307
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 (SR-215) over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-215 (SR-215) over Union Pacific Railroad 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 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 104,307 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,168 by 2037. The structure is 217 ft (66 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)
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
LocationNo.Of 500 S0.AT 2000 W.
RouteInterstate 215
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.75964, -111.95063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-215 (SR-215) over Union Pacific Railroad 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I-215 (SR-215) over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-215 (SR-215) over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I-215 (SR-215) over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.