US Bridges

SR-269 Sb.On-Ramp over I-15 (SR-15) & UPRR

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 5th South Viaduct in Slc. · Structure no. 4C 873

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,362 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
35,739
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-269 Sb.On-Ramp over I-15 (SR-15) & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-269 Sb.On-Ramp over I-15 (SR-15) & UPRR in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 35,739 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,887 by 2037. The structure is 1,362 ft (415.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-269 Sb.On-Ramp
CrossesI-15 (SR-15) & UPRR
Location5th South Viaduct in Slc.
RouteState Highway 15
StateUtah
Coordinates40.75792, -111.91018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,362 ft (415.1 m)
Longest span267 ft (81.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,739 (2017)
Projected traffic42,887 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-269 Sb.On-Ramp over I-15 (SR-15) & UPRR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-269 Sb.On-Ramp over I-15 (SR-15) & UPRR 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR-269 Sb.On-Ramp over I-15 (SR-15) & UPRR carry?

About 35,739 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR-269 Sb.On-Ramp over I-15 (SR-15) & UPRR?

The structure is 1,362 ft (415.1 m) long with a longest span of 267 ft (81.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-269 Sb.On-Ramp over I-15 (SR-15) & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.