US Bridges

I 15 Nbl over I15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic

Poor

Bingham County, Idaho · 3.8 S. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000011445

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Nbl over I15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 Nbl over I15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,625 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15 Nbl
CrossesI15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic
Location3.8 S. Blackfoot
RouteInterstate 15
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.1485, -112.3885
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 Nbl over I15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 Nbl over I15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 Nbl over I15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic carry?

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

How long is I 15 Nbl over I15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Nbl over I15B;UPRR;S.BLACKFOOT Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.