FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NAVAJO TRAIL

Carrying NAVAJO TRAIL over BEAVER RIVER

0.5 MILE SW. OF BEAVER GC, Beaver, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
2 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NAVAJO TRAIL

The NAVAJO TRAIL bridge in Beaver, Utah carries NAVAJO TRAIL over BEAVER RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.9 meters (29 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 1.9 metric tons.

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

How NAVAJO TRAIL compares

▼ 34.9
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Utah bridges
53
Bridges in Beaver · 1 in Poor condition
NAVAJO TRAIL 1.9 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
1.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.9 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001010C

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

NAVAJO TRAIL 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 NAVAJO TRAIL against other structures in Beaver 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 NAVAJO TRAIL?

NAVAJO TRAIL in Beaver, Utah has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NAVAJO TRAIL inspected?

NAVAJO TRAIL'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. NAVAJO TRAIL 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 NAVAJO TRAIL?

NAVAJO TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 1.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NAVAJO TRAIL?

NAVAJO TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NAVAJO TRAIL and does age affect safety?

NAVAJO TRAIL was built in 1935, making it 91 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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