US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) over Local Access Road

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 3.4 Mi.No.Elsinore Intchg · Structure no. 0E2302

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,705
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) over Local Access Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 (SR-70) over Local Access Road in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,705 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,046 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70)
CrossesLocal Access Road
Location3.4 Mi.No.Elsinore Intchg
RouteInterstate 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.70732, -112.13865
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
Culvert6 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,705 (2017)
Projected traffic8,046 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local Access Road built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) over Local Access Road 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 I-70 (SR-70) over Local Access Road carry?

About 6,705 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) over Local Access Road?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) over Local Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.