FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-15 (SR-15) NBL

Carrying I-15 (SR-15) NBL over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

1.5 MI SW SPANISH FK INT, Utah, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-15 (SR-15) NBL

The I-15 (SR-15) NBL bridge in Utah, Utah carries I-15 (SR-15) NBL over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.4 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 71,445 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Utah bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-15 (SR-15) NBL compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Utah bridges
271
Bridges in Utah · 3 in Poor condition
I-15 (SR-15) NBL 24.3 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
9.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
56.4 m (185 ft)
Deck Width
20.5 m (67 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
71,445 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1F 104

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-15 (SR-15) NBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-15 (SR-15) NBL against other structures in Utah and across Utah. Utah bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-15 (SR-15) NBL?

I-15 (SR-15) NBL in Utah, Utah has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-15 (SR-15) NBL inspected?

I-15 (SR-15) NBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 71,445 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-15 (SR-15) NBL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-15 (SR-15) NBL?

I-15 (SR-15) NBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-15 (SR-15) NBL?

I-15 (SR-15) NBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-15 (SR-15) NBL and does age affect safety?

I-15 (SR-15) NBL was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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