I-15 (SR-15) SBL
Carrying I-15 (SR-15) SBL over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
0.2 MI.SO.6400 SOUTH ST., Salt Lake, Utah
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-15 (SR-15) SBL
The I-15 (SR-15) SBL bridge in Salt Lake, Utah carries I-15 (SR-15) SBL over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 199.9 meters (656 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 203,590 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Utah bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-15 (SR-15) SBL compares
Live comparison across Utah.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1999
- Last Reconstructed
- 2019
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 199.9 m (656 ft)
- Deck Width
- 32.7 m (107 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 203,590 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3C 829S
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-15 (SR-15) SBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-15 (SR-15) SBL against other structures in Salt Lake and across Utah. Utah bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-15 (SR-15) SBL?
I-15 (SR-15) SBL in Salt Lake, Utah has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-15 (SR-15) SBL inspected?
I-15 (SR-15) SBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 203,590 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-15 (SR-15) SBL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-15 (SR-15) SBL?
I-15 (SR-15) SBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-15 (SR-15) SBL?
I-15 (SR-15) SBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-15 (SR-15) SBL and does age affect safety?
I-15 (SR-15) SBL was built in 1999, making it 27 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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