US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over US-191 (SR-191)

Fair

Grand County, Utah · Crescent Jct. Interchange · Structure no. 4F 365

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over US-191 (SR-191) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over US-191 (SR-191) in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,152 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,182 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI-70 (SR-70) Wbl
CrossesUS-191 (SR-191)
LocationCrescent Jct. Interchange
RouteInterstate 70
StateUtah
Coordinates38.94261, -109.81636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,152 (2023)
Projected traffic12,182 by 2043
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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) Wbl over US-191 (SR-191) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over US-191 (SR-191) 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) Wbl over US-191 (SR-191) carry?

About 10,152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over US-191 (SR-191)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over US-191 (SR-191)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.