I 15 over Beaver Creek
FairClark County, Idaho · 3.0 N. Spencer · Structure no. 000000000011960
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 15 over Beaver Creek is a concrete frame carrying I 15 over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Idaho. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 202 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 15 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 15 over Beaver Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 15 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is I 15 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.
Who owns I 15 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.