US Bridges

I-215 (SR-215) over Drainage Canal

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 1 MI.NO.2200 No.Intchg. · Structure no. 0E1324

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,765
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 (SR-215) over Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-215 (SR-215) over Drainage Canal in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 35,765 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,707 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-215 (SR-215)
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1 MI.NO.2200 No.Intchg.
RouteInterstate 215
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.82856, -111.94692
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,765 (2014)
Projected traffic44,707 by 2034
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-215 (SR-215) over Drainage Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-215 (SR-215) over Drainage Canal carry?

About 35,765 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-215 (SR-215) over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-215 (SR-215) over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.