US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 0.7 Mi.E.Of W.Cisco Int. · Structure no. 2F 187

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,164
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 9,164 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,997 by 2037. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 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
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.7 Mi.E.Of W.Cisco Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.94668, -109.39627
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,164 (2017)
Projected traffic10,997 by 2037
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 9,164 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.