US Bridges

I-215 (SR-215) Wbl over SR-68 Redwood Road

Poor

Salt Lake County, Utah · REDWD.RD.INTCHG.-60th So. · Structure no. 4C 585

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102,805
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 (SR-215) Wbl over SR-68 Redwood Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-215 (SR-215) Wbl over SR-68 Redwood Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 102,805 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,507 by 2034. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-215 (SR-215) Wbl
CrossesSR-68 Redwood Road
LocationREDWD.RD.INTCHG.-60th So.
RouteInterstate 215
StateUtah
Coordinates40.64468, -111.93842
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,805 (2014)
Projected traffic128,507 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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) Wbl over SR-68 Redwood Road 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) Wbl over SR-68 Redwood Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-215 (SR-215) Wbl over SR-68 Redwood Road carry?

About 102,805 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-215 (SR-215) Wbl over SR-68 Redwood Road?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I-215 (SR-215) Wbl over SR-68 Redwood Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.