US Bridges

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

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 10 Mi. E. Yellowcat Int. · Structure no. 2V1223

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Unnamed Wash is a steel culvert carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Unnamed Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 11,127 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,352 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70) Ebl
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location10 Mi. E. Yellowcat Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.93267, -109.42596
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,127 (2022)
Projected traffic13,352 by 2042
Trucks48%
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 Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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

About 11,127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.