US Bridges

US 91 over I 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic

Fair

Bannock County, Idaho · 5.5 N. Downey · Structure no. 000000000017485

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 91 over I 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 91 over I 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 91
CrossesI 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic
Location5.5 N. Downey
RouteU.S. Route 91
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.50231, -112.17
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 91 over I 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 91 over I 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 91 over I 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 91 over I 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 91 over I 15 Nb-Sb;virginia Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.