I 15 Nbl over Great Western Canal
FairBonneville County, Idaho · 4.1 N. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000011745
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 15 Nbl over Great Western Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 Nbl over Great Western 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 15 Nbl over Great Western Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 15 Nbl over Great Western 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 Great Western Canal carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I 15 Nbl over Great Western Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 15 Nbl over Great Western Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.