US Bridges

I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over Ivie Creek-At Red Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 6 Mi.W.Fremont Jct.Int. · Structure no. 4F 401

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,239
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over Ivie Creek-At Red Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over Ivie Creek-At Red Creek 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 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 6,239 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,487 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 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) Wbl
CrossesIvie Creek-At Red Creek
Location6 Mi.W.Fremont Jct.Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.7598, -111.4514
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 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 span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,239 (2023)
Projected traffic7,487 by 2043
Trucks47%
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) Wbl over Ivie Creek-At Red Creek built?

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

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over Ivie Creek-At Red 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over Ivie Creek-At Red Creek carry?

About 6,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over Ivie Creek-At Red Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over Ivie Creek-At Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.