US Bridges

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

Fair

Summit County, Utah · 5.3 Mi. East Castle Rock · Structure no. 2E1180

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
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 continuous culvert carrying I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Echo Creek in Summit County, Utah. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. 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
Location5.3 Mi. East Castle Rock
RouteInterstate 80
CountySummit County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.18558, -111.12923
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.