US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) EB over Buckmaster Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 12 MI West of Green River · Structure no. 2E1762

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,653
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) EB over Buckmaster Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-70 (SR-70) EB over Buckmaster Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 58 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 5,653 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,784 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70) EB
CrossesBuckmaster Wash
Location12 MI West of Green River
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.92672, -110.36461
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,653 (2022)
Projected traffic6,784 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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) EB over Buckmaster Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

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

About 5,653 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) EB over Buckmaster Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.