US Bridges

I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Salt Flats Drainage

Fair

Tooele County, Utah · 12 Miles East of Wendover · Structure no. 4V1592

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
108 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
7,255
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Salt Flats Drainage is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Salt Flats Drainage in Tooele County, Utah. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 7,255 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,069 by 2034. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 (SR-80) Wbl
CrossesSalt Flats Drainage
Location12 Miles East of Wendover
RouteInterstate 80
CountyTooele County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.73886, -113.82061
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans20
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,255 (2014)
Projected traffic9,069 by 2034
Trucks51%
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-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Salt Flats Drainage built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Salt Flats Drainage 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) Wbl over Salt Flats Drainage carry?

About 7,255 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Salt Flats Drainage?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m).

Who owns I-80 (SR-80) Wbl over Salt Flats Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.