US Bridges

I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over 700 South Street

Fair

Washington County, Utah · 850 E.700 So.In St.George · Structure no. 3F 288

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,695
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over 700 South Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over 700 South Street in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 51,695 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,034 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-15 (SR-15) Sbl
Crosses700 South Street
Location850 E.700 So.In St.George
RouteInterstate 15
CountyWashington County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.0965, -113.5656
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,695 (2023)
Projected traffic62,034 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 700 South Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over 700 South Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over 700 South Street carry?

About 51,695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over 700 South Street?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-15 (SR-15) Sbl over 700 South Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.