US Bridges

RP.I80EB to I215SB over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · No.Of 500 So.At 2000 W. · Structure no. 3C 695

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,334
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RP.I80EB to I215SB over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RP.I80EB to I215SB 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 17,334 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,801 by 2037. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRP.I80EB to I215SB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
LocationNo.Of 500 So.At 2000 W.
RouteInterstate 80
StateUtah
Coordinates40.7604, -111.95209
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,334 (2017)
Projected traffic20,801 by 2037
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 RP.I80EB to I215SB over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is RP.I80EB to I215SB 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 RP.I80EB to I215SB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 17,334 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is RP.I80EB to I215SB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RP.I80EB to I215SB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.