US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) over Salina Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 2 Mi.East of Salina Int. · Structure no. 0E1974

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,889
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) over Salina Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-70 (SR-70) over Salina Creek in Sevier 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 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 6,889 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,267 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70)
CrossesSalina Creek
Location2 Mi.East of Salina Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.93123, -111.81949
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,889 (2021)
Projected traffic8,267 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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) over Salina Creek built?

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

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) over Salina Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 (SR-70) over Salina Creek carry?

About 6,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) over Salina Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) over Salina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.