I 15 over Virgin River
GoodMohave County, Arizona · 15.6 MI E of Nevada · Structure no. 01619
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 649 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,011
- 2022 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 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32,011 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,021 by 2042. The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I 15 over Virgin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I 15 over Virgin River carry?
About 32,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 15 over Virgin River?
The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns I 15 over Virgin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.