US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) over Saleratus Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · South of Greenriver · Structure no. 0E2139

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,579
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) over Saleratus Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-70 (SR-70) over Saleratus Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,579 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,495 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70)
CrossesSaleratus Wash
LocationSouth of Greenriver
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.98422, -110.16369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,579 (2017)
Projected traffic11,495 by 2037
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Saleratus Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) over Saleratus 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 Saleratus Wash carry?

About 9,579 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) over Saleratus Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) over Saleratus Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.