US Bridges

I-70 SR-70) over Access Road

Good

Sevier County, Utah · 4.1 Miles E.Of Sigurd Int · Structure no. 0V1603

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,166
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 SR-70) over Access Road is a steel culvert carrying I-70 SR-70) over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,166 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,599 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 SR-70)
CrossesAccess Road
Location4.1 Miles E.Of Sigurd Int
RouteInterstate 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.89609, -111.90497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,166 (2017)
Projected traffic8,599 by 2037
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Access Road built?

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

What condition is I-70 SR-70) over Access Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 SR-70) over Access Road carry?

About 7,166 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.