US Bridges

I-80 (SR-80) over Echo Creek

Poor

Summit County, Utah · 1 Mile West of Emory · Structure no. 0E1397

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,685
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 (SR-80) over Echo Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-80 (SR-80) over Echo Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 58 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,685 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,357 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 (SR-80)
CrossesEcho Creek
Location1 Mile West of Emory
RouteInterstate 80
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.00728, -111.38053
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,685 (2014)
Projected traffic18,357 by 2034
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-80 (SR-80) over Echo Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is I-80 (SR-80) over Echo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 (SR-80) over Echo Creek carry?

About 14,685 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-80 (SR-80) over Echo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns I-80 (SR-80) over Echo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.