US Bridges

Monte Vista Drive over I 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs

Good

Bannock County, Idaho · In Pocatello · Structure no. 000000000022151

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monte Vista Drive over I 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monte Vista Drive over I 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonte Vista Drive
CrossesI 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs
LocationIn Pocatello
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBannock County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.89186, -112.43347
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Monte Vista Drive over I 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monte Vista Drive over I 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Monte Vista Drive over I 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Monte Vista Drive over I 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Monte Vista Drive over I 15;MONTE Vista DR Gs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.