US Bridges

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

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 4 Mi.West of Sevier Int. · Structure no. 4F 494

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,894
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 (SR-70) Wbl over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (SR-70) Wbl 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 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 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
CrossesClear Creek
Location4 Mi.West of Sevier Int.
RouteInterstate 70
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.57833, -112.31472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 25 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,894 (2023)
Projected traffic7,073 by 2043
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) Wbl over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 (SR-70) Wbl 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 April 2023.

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

About 5,894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.