US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Saleratus Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · Southwest of Green River · Structure no. 2F 451

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,579
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Saleratus Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl 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 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 9,579 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,495 by 2037. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 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
CrossesSaleratus Wash
LocationSouthwest of Green River
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.99056, -110.17528
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,579 (2017)
Projected traffic11,495 by 2037
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 Saleratus Wash built?

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

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

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.