US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over West Water Wash

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 1.0 Mi.E.Westwater Inter. · Structure no. 2F 284

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,810
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over West Water Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over West Water Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,810 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,513 by 2034. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 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
CrossesWest Water Wash
Location1.0 Mi.E.Westwater Inter.
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.12241, -109.17074
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,810 (2014)
Projected traffic8,513 by 2034
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 West Water Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over West Water 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 September 2023.

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

About 6,810 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

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

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.