US Bridges

I 15 Sbl over Great Western Canal

Good

Bingham County, Idaho · 15.9 N. Blackfoot · Structure no. 000000000011620

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Sbl over Great Western Canal is a concrete frame carrying I 15 Sbl over Great Western Canal in Bingham County, Idaho. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,375 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15 Sbl
CrossesGreat Western Canal
Location15.9 N. Blackfoot
RouteInterstate 15
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.38818, -112.1839
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2023)
Projected traffic21,375 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 Great Western Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 Sbl over Great Western 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 Sbl over Great Western Canal carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 15 Sbl over Great Western Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Sbl over Great Western Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.