US Bridges

I-215 (SR-215) Sbl over SR-173 5400 So. Street

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2300 West 5400 South · Structure no. 3C 587

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91,400
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 (SR-215) Sbl over SR-173 5400 So. Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-215 (SR-215) Sbl over SR-173 5400 So. Street in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 49 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 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 91,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,250 by 2034. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-215 (SR-215) Sbl
CrossesSR-173 5400 So. Street
Location2300 West 5400 South
RouteInterstate 215
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.65374, -111.9526
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,400 (2014)
Projected traffic114,250 by 2034
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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) Sbl over SR-173 5400 So. Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-215 (SR-215) Sbl over SR-173 5400 So. Street 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) Sbl over SR-173 5400 So. Street carry?

About 91,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-215 (SR-215) Sbl over SR-173 5400 So. Street?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I-215 (SR-215) Sbl over SR-173 5400 So. Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.