US Bridges

I 15 Sbl over Fort Hall Main Canal

Fair

Bannock County, Idaho · 9.8 N. Pocatello · Structure no. 000000000011340

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Sbl over Fort Hall Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 Sbl over Fort Hall Main Canal in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,375 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15 Sbl
CrossesFort Hall Main Canal
Location9.8 N. Pocatello
RouteInterstate 15
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.01236, -112.40833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2023)
Projected traffic21,375 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 Sbl over Fort Hall Main Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 Sbl over Fort Hall Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 Sbl over Fort Hall Main Canal carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 15 Sbl over Fort Hall Main Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Sbl over Fort Hall Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.