US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Clear Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 0.4 Mi. E.Of Museum Int. · Structure no. 2F 439

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,894
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Clear Creek in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,894 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,073 by 2037. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 (SR-70) Ebl
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E.Of Museum Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.57528, -112.34694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,894 (2017)
Projected traffic7,073 by 2037
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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) Ebl over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Clear 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 May 2023.

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

About 5,894 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

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

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) Ebl over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.