US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Eagle Canyon

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 29 Mi.E.Fremont Jct.Int. · Structure no. 2C 495

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,870
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Eagle Canyon is a steel continuous arch - deck carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Eagle Canyon in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,838 by 2034. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70) Ebl
CrossesEagle Canyon
Location29 Mi.E.Fremont Jct.Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.85937, -110.86569
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2014)
Projected traffic4,838 by 2034
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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) Ebl over Eagle Canyon built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Eagle Canyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Eagle Canyon carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Eagle Canyon?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Eagle Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.