I 15; SB over Virgin River
PoorMohave County, Arizona · 15.4 MI E of Nevada · Structure no. 01618
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,906
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 15; SB over Virgin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15; SB over Virgin River in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 52 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 14,906 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,916 by 2042. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 15; SB over Virgin River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I 15; SB 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I 15; SB over Virgin River carry?
About 14,906 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I 15; SB over Virgin River?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns I 15; SB over Virgin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.