US Bridges

I 15 Sbl over Gibson Canal

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 5.5 S. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000011420

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Sbl over Gibson Canal is a concrete frame carrying I 15 Sbl over Gibson Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,625 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15 Sbl
CrossesGibson Canal
Location5.5 S. Blackfoot
RouteInterstate 15
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.12391, -112.3888
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2023)
Projected traffic20,625 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 Gibson Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 Sbl over Gibson Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 15 Sbl over Gibson Canal carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 15 Sbl over Gibson Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Sbl over Gibson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.