US Bridges

I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Tooele County, Utah · Near Low Interchange · Structure no. 2C 786

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad in Tooele County, Utah. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,813 by 2034. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 (SR-80) Ebl
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
LocationNear Low Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
CountyTooele County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.82259, -112.89775
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2014)
Projected traffic9,813 by 2034
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 (SR-80) Ebl over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.