US Bridges

SR-70 (I-70) Wbl over Local Access Trail

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 2.2 Mi.W.Of Belknap Int. · Structure no. 4F 403

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,328
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-70 (I-70) Wbl over Local Access Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-70 (I-70) Wbl over Local Access Trail in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,328 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,394 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-70 (I-70) Wbl
CrossesLocal Access Trail
Location2.2 Mi.W.Of Belknap Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.55113, -112.40045
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,328 (2023)
Projected traffic6,394 by 2043
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR-70 (I-70) Wbl over Local Access Trail built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-70 (I-70) Wbl over Local Access Trail 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 SR-70 (I-70) Wbl over Local Access Trail carry?

About 5,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is SR-70 (I-70) Wbl over Local Access Trail?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR-70 (I-70) Wbl over Local Access Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.