US Bridges

I-70EB (SR-70) over Wildlife Crossing

Fair

Millard County, Utah · 5 Miles East of Cove Fort · Structure no. 2V2108

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,849
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70EB (SR-70) over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying I-70EB (SR-70) over Wildlife Crossing in Millard County, Utah. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5,849 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,019 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70EB (SR-70)
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location5 Miles East of Cove Fort
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMillard County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.60743, -112.51873
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,849 (2017)
Projected traffic7,019 by 2037
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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-70EB (SR-70) over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70EB (SR-70) over Wildlife Crossing 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-70EB (SR-70) over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 5,849 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-70EB (SR-70) over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-70EB (SR-70) over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.