US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) over A Frame Bridge Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 1.8 Mi.West of Green Riv. · Structure no. 0E1765

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,596
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) over A Frame Bridge Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-70 (SR-70) over A Frame Bridge Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 57 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 12,596 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,115 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 222 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70)
CrossesA Frame Bridge Wash
Location1.8 Mi.West of Green Riv.
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.98856, -110.19973
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width222 ft (67.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,596 (2022)
Projected traffic15,115 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-70 (SR-70) over A Frame Bridge Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) over A Frame Bridge Wash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 (SR-70) over A Frame Bridge Wash carry?

About 12,596 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) over A Frame Bridge Wash?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 222 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) over A Frame Bridge Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.