US Bridges

I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Malad River

Fair

Box Elder County, Utah · South of Tremonton · Structure no. 3C 462

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Malad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Malad River in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 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 23,139 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,767 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-15 (SR-15) Sbl
CrossesMalad River
LocationSouth of Tremonton
RouteInterstate 15
CountyBox Elder County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.68944, -112.16139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,139 (2023)
Projected traffic27,767 by 2043
Trucks35%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Malad River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Malad River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Malad River carry?

About 23,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Malad River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Malad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.