US Bridges

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

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 1 Mi.West of Sevier Int. · Structure no. 2F 496

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 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 1985, so it is 40 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 5,894 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,073 by 2037. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 44 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
Location1 Mi.West of Sevier Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.58717, -112.27297
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 1985, making it 40 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 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.