US Bridges

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

Good

Grand County, Utah · 0.2 MI E of W Cisco Inter · Structure no. 2F 268

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

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Nash Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Nash Wash 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,164 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,997 by 2037. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 70 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
CrossesNash Wash
Location0.2 MI E of W Cisco Inter
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.94085, -109.40293
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,164 (2017)
Projected traffic10,997 by 2037
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure3
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 Nash Wash built?

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

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Nash Wash carry?

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

How long is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Nash Wash?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.