US Bridges

I 15 over Virgin River

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 9.6 Mi. E of Nevada · Structure no. 20196

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
867 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,832
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Virgin River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I 15 over Virgin River in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,832 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,842 by 2041. The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesI 15
CrossesVirgin River
Location9.6 Mi. E of Nevada
RouteInterstate 15
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.8936, -113.9206
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length867 ft (264.3 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,832 (2021)
Projected traffic32,842 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over Virgin River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Virgin River carry?

About 32,832 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Virgin River?

The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Virgin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.