US Bridges

I 15 Nbl over Sma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD

Good

Bannock County, Idaho · 3.35 SE Pocatello · Structure no. 000000000034540

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Nbl over Sma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 Nbl over Sma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD in Bannock County, Idaho. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15 Nbl
CrossesSma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD
Location3.35 SE Pocatello
RouteInterstate 15
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.83053, -112.40576
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 Nbl over Sma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD 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 2021.

How much traffic does I 15 Nbl over Sma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 15 Nbl over Sma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Nbl over Sma 5697;SOUTH Valley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.