FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE 7

Carrying IRR BIA RTE 7 over UINTAH RIVER

10.8 KM NORTH OF NEOLA, Duchesne, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 7

The IRR BIA RTE 7 bridge in Duchesne, Utah carries IRR BIA RTE 7 over UINTAH RIVER. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.0 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Utah bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IRR BIA RTE 7 compares

▼ 9.3
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Utah bridges
84
Bridges in Duchesne · 5 in Poor condition
IRR BIA RTE 7 27.5 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.5
Serviceability /30
20.5
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.0 m (115 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000000H404

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

IRR BIA RTE 7 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare IRR BIA RTE 7 against other structures in Duchesne and across Utah. Utah bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IRR BIA RTE 7?

IRR BIA RTE 7 in Duchesne, Utah has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE 7 inspected?

IRR BIA RTE 7's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 7 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IRR BIA RTE 7?

IRR BIA RTE 7 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 7?

IRR BIA RTE 7 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

How old is IRR BIA RTE 7 and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE 7 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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