US Bridges

SR-76 over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · Ivie Creek Rest Area Int. · Structure no. 0F 340

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-76 over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-76 over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl 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 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-76
CrossesI-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl
LocationIvie Creek Rest Area Int.
RouteState Highway 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.75667, -111.42518
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2021)
Projected traffic413 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-76 over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl built?

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

What condition is SR-76 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-76 over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR-76 over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-76 over I-70 (SR-70) Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.