US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Muddy Creek

Fair

Emery County, Utah · At Muddy Creek Intchg. · Structure no. 2F 89

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,355
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Muddy Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,355 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,194 by 2034. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 47 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
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationAt Muddy Creek Intchg.
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.81296, -111.20076
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,355 (2014)
Projected traffic4,194 by 2034
Trucks49%
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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Muddy Creek 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 Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,355 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.