US Bridges

I 15 Nbl over Porter Canal

Fair

Bonneville County, Idaho · 2.0 S. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000011705

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Nbl over Porter Canal is a concrete frame carrying I 15 Nbl over Porter Canal in Bonneville 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,125 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15 Nbl
CrossesPorter Canal
Location2.0 S. Idaho Falls
RouteInterstate 15
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.47445, -112.07741
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2023)
Projected traffic19,125 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 Nbl over Porter Canal built?

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

What condition is I 15 Nbl over Porter Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 Nbl over Porter Canal carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 15 Nbl over Porter Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Nbl over Porter Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.