US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Green River

Fair

Emery County, Utah · South of Green River · Structure no. 2C 630

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
573 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,285
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Green River 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 7,285 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,107 by 2034. The structure is 573 ft (174.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70) Ebl
CrossesGreen River
LocationSouth of Green River
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.97429, -110.15047
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length573 ft (174.8 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,285 (2014)
Projected traffic9,107 by 2034
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Green River built?

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

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Green River 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) Ebl over Green River carry?

About 7,285 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Green River?

The structure is 573 ft (174.8 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.