I 15 over Virgin River
PoorMohave County, Arizona · 22.6 MI E of Nevada · Structure no. 01236
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,192
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 15 over Virgin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Virgin River in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 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 32,192 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,202 by 2041. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 15 over Virgin River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I 15 over Virgin River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 15 over Virgin River carry?
About 32,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I 15 over Virgin River?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I 15 over Virgin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.