US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 4 Mile West of Greenriver · Structure no. 0C 446

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,619
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl in Emery 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 5 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 6,619 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,943 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesI-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl
Location4 Mile West of Greenriver
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.98171, -110.23341
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,619 (2022)
Projected traffic7,943 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US-6 (SR-6) over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl built?

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

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-6 (SR-6) over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 6,619 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.