US Bridges

So.Cedar Ridge Rd. over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 5.8 Mi.N.No.Richfield Int · Structure no. 0C 748

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

So.Cedar Ridge Rd. over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying So.Cedar Ridge Rd. over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 333 ft (101.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSo.Cedar Ridge Rd.
CrossesI-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl
Location5.8 Mi.N.No.Richfield Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates38.84806, -112.00722
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length333 ft (101.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 So.Cedar Ridge Rd. over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is So.Cedar Ridge Rd. over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does So.Cedar Ridge Rd. over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is So.Cedar Ridge Rd. over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 333 ft (101.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns So.Cedar Ridge Rd. over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.