US Bridges

I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Leap Creek

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 1.5 MI No Pintura Inter · Structure no. 3D 635

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,630
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Leap Creek is a concrete frame carrying I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Leap Creek in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 22,630 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,288 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 60 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
CrossesLeap Creek
Location1.5 MI No Pintura Inter
RouteInterstate 15
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.3585, -113.26436
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,630 (2014)
Projected traffic28,288 by 2034
Trucks43%
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 Leap Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Leap 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Leap Creek carry?

About 22,630 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Leap Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over Leap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.