US Bridges

I-215 (SR-215) over Chesterfield Drain

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2750 SO.2600 W.W.Valley · Structure no. 0E1833

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112,361
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 (SR-215) over Chesterfield Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-215 (SR-215) over Chesterfield Drain in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 112,361 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,833 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-215 (SR-215)
CrossesChesterfield Drain
Location2750 SO.2600 W.W.Valley
RouteInterstate 215
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.71114, -111.95342
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,361 (2022)
Projected traffic134,833 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$411,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-215 (SR-215) over Chesterfield Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-215 (SR-215) over Chesterfield Drain 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 Chesterfield Drain carry?

About 112,361 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-215 (SR-215) over Chesterfield Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I-215 (SR-215) over Chesterfield Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.