US Bridges

I-15 over Virgin River

Good

Washington County, Utah · S. Side of St. George · Structure no. 0F 875

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
421 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,355
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15 over Virgin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-15 over Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 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 44,355 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,444 by 2034. The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-15
CrossesVirgin River
LocationS. Side of St. George
RouteInterstate 15
StateUtah
Coordinates37.0689, -113.58436
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length421 ft (128.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,355 (2014)
Projected traffic55,444 by 2034
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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 over Virgin River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-15 over Virgin River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-15 over Virgin River carry?

About 44,355 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-15 over Virgin River?

The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I-15 over Virgin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.