US Bridges

I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Sl&gw Railway

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 0.6 Mi.W.Of 5600 W.Intchg · Structure no. 4C 710

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Sl&gw Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Sl&gw Railway in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 28,078 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,694 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 (SR-80) Wbl
CrossesSl&gw Railway
Location0.6 Mi.W.Of 5600 W.Intchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.77119, -112.03882
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,078 (2023)
Projected traffic33,694 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Sl&gw Railway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Sl&gw Railway 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Sl&gw Railway carry?

About 28,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Sl&gw Railway?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Sl&gw Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.