FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BIRD REFUGE ROAD

Carrying BIRD REFUGE ROAD over REEDER OVERFLOW CHAN.

JUST INSIDE BIRD REFUGE, Box Elder, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BIRD REFUGE ROAD

The BIRD REFUGE ROAD bridge in Box Elder, Utah carries BIRD REFUGE ROAD over REEDER OVERFLOW CHAN.. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 24.6 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

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

How BIRD REFUGE ROAD compares

▼ 20.6
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
BIRD REFUGE ROAD 16.2 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
24.6 m (81 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003077E

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIRD REFUGE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BIRD REFUGE ROAD 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 BIRD REFUGE ROAD?

BIRD REFUGE ROAD in Box Elder, Utah on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BIRD REFUGE ROAD inspected?

BIRD REFUGE ROAD'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIRD REFUGE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BIRD REFUGE ROAD?

BIRD REFUGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BIRD REFUGE ROAD?

BIRD REFUGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BIRD REFUGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

BIRD REFUGE ROAD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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