US Bridges

I 15 Nbl over I 86 WB Ramp

Good

Bannock County, Idaho · 2.7 N. Pocatello · Structure no. 000000000011283

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Nbl over I 86 WB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 Nbl over I 86 WB Ramp in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,910 by 2042. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15 Nbl
CrossesI 86 WB Ramp
Location2.7 N. Pocatello
RouteInterstate 15
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.91106, -112.44036
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,250 (2023)
Projected traffic30,910 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 Nbl over I 86 WB Ramp built?

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

What condition is I 15 Nbl over I 86 WB Ramp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 15 Nbl over I 86 WB Ramp carry?

About 19,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 15 Nbl over I 86 WB Ramp?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Nbl over I 86 WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.