US Bridges

I-215 (SR-215) over Surplus Canal and RR

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2000 W. 1100 So. in Slc · Structure no. 0F 410

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,837
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 (SR-215) over Surplus Canal and RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-215 (SR-215) over Surplus Canal and RR in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,004 by 2037. The structure is 403 ft (122.9 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-215 (SR-215)
CrossesSurplus Canal and RR
Location2000 W. 1100 So. in Slc
RouteInterstate 215
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.74612, -111.94877
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length403 ft (122.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,837 (2017)
Projected traffic7,004 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Surplus Canal and RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-215 (SR-215) over Surplus Canal and RR 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 Surplus Canal and RR carry?

About 5,837 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-215 (SR-215) over Surplus Canal and RR?

The structure is 403 ft (122.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns I-215 (SR-215) over Surplus Canal and RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.