FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWN STR.-FA. #526

Carrying TOWN STR.-FA. #526 over DEEP CREEK

WEST SIDE OF SNOWVILLE, Box Elder, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWN STR.-FA. #526

The TOWN STR.-FA. #526 bridge in Box Elder, Utah carries TOWN STR.-FA. #526 over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 417 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Utah bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.9 metric tons.

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

How TOWN STR.-FA. #526 compares

▼ 20.9
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Utah bridges
184
Bridges in Box Elder · 8 in Poor condition
TOWN STR.-FA. #526 15.9 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
8.2
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.4 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
417 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003004D

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

TOWN STR.-FA. #526 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 TOWN STR.-FA. #526 against other structures in Box Elder 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 TOWN STR.-FA. #526?

TOWN STR.-FA. #526 in Box Elder, Utah has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWN STR.-FA. #526 inspected?

TOWN STR.-FA. #526'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 417 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWN STR.-FA. #526 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 TOWN STR.-FA. #526?

TOWN STR.-FA. #526 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWN STR.-FA. #526?

TOWN STR.-FA. #526 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TOWN STR.-FA. #526 and does age affect safety?

TOWN STR.-FA. #526 was built in 1941, making it 85 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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