US Bridges

I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Echo Creek

Fair

Summit County, Utah · 6 Mi.W.Of Wyoming State L · Structure no. 2D 654

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,945
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Echo Creek is a concrete frame carrying I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Echo Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 13,945 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,432 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 (SR-80) Ebl
CrossesEcho Creek
Location6 Mi.W.Of Wyoming State L
RouteInterstate 80
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.19534, -111.11443
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,945 (2014)
Projected traffic17,432 by 2034
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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) Ebl over Echo Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Echo 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 August 2024.

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

About 13,945 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.